Plant and Machine Operatives vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £7,201 more per year (27% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£33,943£26,742+£7,201
Mean Annual£36,343£27,332+£9,011
Monthly£2,829£2,229+£600
Weekly£653£514+£139
Hourly£16.32£12.86+£3.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£24,081£14,767
25th£27,885£21,436
50th (Median)£33,943£26,742
75th£40,998£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £7,201 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £7,201 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Records clerks and 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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