Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £8,808 more per year (26% higher)
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Plant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£42,751£33,943+£8,808
Mean Annual£45,198£36,343+£8,855
Monthly£3,563£2,829+£734
Weekly£822£653+£169
Hourly£20.55£16.32+£4.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Plant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£27,760£24,081
25th£32,451£27,885
50th (Median)£42,751£33,943
75th£53,625£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is £42,751, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £8,808 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £8,808 per year. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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