Paper and wood machine operatives vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

How do Paper and wood machine operatives and Printing Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paper and wood machine operatives earns £1,601 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPaper and wood machine operativesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,504£28,903+£1,601
Mean Annual£31,835£32,727-£892
Monthly£2,542£2,409+£133
Weekly£587£556+£31
Hourly£14.67£13.90+£0.77

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePaper and wood machine operativesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£19,761£18,957
25th£26,304£24,332
50th (Median)£30,504£28,903
75th£35,315£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paper and wood machine operatives or a Printing Trades?
A Paper and wood machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Paper and wood machine operatives is £30,504, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £1,601 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paper and wood machine operatives and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £1,601 per year. Paper and wood machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paper and wood machine operatives or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Paper and wood machine operatives 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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