Plant and Machine Operatives vs Printers Salary (2025)

How do Plant and Machine Operatives and Printers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £908 more per year (3% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Printers

£33,035
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesPrintersDifference
Median Annual£33,943£33,035+£908
Mean Annual£36,343£33,500+£2,843
Monthly£2,829£2,753+£76
Weekly£653£635+£18
Hourly£16.32£15.88+£0.44
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Printers?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Printers earns £33,035 — a difference of £908 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Printers?
The difference is £908 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Printers?
From a salary perspective, 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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