Plant and Machine Operatives vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £4,247 more per year (14% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£29,696+£4,247
Mean Annual£36,343£30,964+£5,379
Monthly£2,829£2,475+£354
Weekly£653£571+£82
Hourly£16.32£14.28+£2.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£24,081£19,124
25th£27,885£25,156
50th (Median)£33,943£29,696
75th£40,998£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Process Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £4,247 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £4,247 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Process Operatives?
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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