Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £3,767 more per year (13% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Printing TradesDifference
Median Annual£32,670£28,903+£3,767
Mean Annual£33,093£32,727+£366
Monthly£2,723£2,409+£314
Weekly£628£556+£72
Hourly£15.71£13.90+£1.81
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. or a Printing Trades?
A Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is £32,670, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £3,767 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £3,767 per year. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. or a Printing Trades?
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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