Plant and Machine Operatives vs Printing machine assistants Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £3,882 more per year (13% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Printing machine assistants

£30,061
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesPrinting machine assistantsDifference
Median Annual£33,943£30,061+£3,882
Mean Annual£36,343£31,725+£4,618
Monthly£2,829£2,505+£324
Weekly£653£578+£75
Hourly£16.32£14.45+£1.87
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Printing machine assistants?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Printing machine assistants earns £30,061 — a difference of £3,882 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Printing machine assistants?
The difference is £3,882 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Printing machine assistants?
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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