Plant and Machine Operatives vs Sales administrators Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £5,995 more per year (21% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£33,943£27,948+£5,995
Mean Annual£36,343£27,843+£8,500
Monthly£2,829£2,329+£500
Weekly£653£537+£116
Hourly£16.32£13.44+£2.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesSales administrators
10th (Entry)£24,081£14,407
25th£27,885£24,191
50th (Median)£33,943£27,948
75th£40,998£32,988
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Sales administrators?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £5,995 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £5,995 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Sales administrators?
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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