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

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

Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £2,959 more per year (10% higher)
vs

Upholsterers

£29,711
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.UpholsterersDifference
Median Annual£32,670£29,711+£2,959
Mean Annual£33,093£30,682+£2,411
Monthly£2,723£2,476+£247
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 Upholsterers?
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 Upholsterers earns £29,711 — a difference of £2,959 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. and a Upholsterers?
The difference is £2,959 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 Upholsterers?
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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