Pharmaceutical technicians vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Pharmaceutical technicians and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £3,486 more per year (12% higher)

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmaceutical techniciansPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£29,184£32,670-£3,486
Mean Annual£29,236£33,093-£3,857
Monthly£2,432£2,723-£291
Weekly£561£628-£67
Hourly£14.03£15.71-£1.68
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians is £29,184, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £3,486 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmaceutical technicians and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £3,486 per year. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Plant and machine operatives 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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