Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £2,974 more per year (10% higher)
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Process OperativesDifference
Median Annual£32,670£29,696+£2,974
Mean Annual£33,093£30,964+£2,129
Monthly£2,723£2,475+£248
Weekly£628£571+£57
Hourly£15.71£14.28+£1.43
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. or a Process Operatives?
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 Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £2,974 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £2,974 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 Process Operatives?
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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