Pharmaceutical technicians vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Pharmaceutical technicians and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £3,987 more per year (14% higher)

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmaceutical techniciansProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£29,184£33,171-£3,987
Mean Annual£29,236£34,903-£5,667
Monthly£2,432£2,764-£332
Weekly£561£638-£77
Hourly£14.03£15.95-£1.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmaceutical techniciansProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£17,402£17,094
25th£23,695£26,372
50th (Median)£29,184£33,171
75th£34,919£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians is £29,184, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £3,987 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmaceutical technicians and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £3,987 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, plant and 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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