Plant and Machine Operatives vs Telephonists Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £9,298 more per year (38% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Telephonists

£24,645
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesTelephonistsDifference
Median Annual£33,943£24,645+£9,298
Mean Annual£36,343£25,678+£10,665
Monthly£2,829£2,054+£775
Weekly£653£474+£179
Hourly£16.32£11.85+£4.47
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Telephonists?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Telephonists earns £24,645 — a difference of £9,298 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Telephonists?
The difference is £9,298 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Telephonists?
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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