Plant and Machine Operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Plant and Machine Operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £6,147 more per year (22% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£27,796+£6,147
Mean Annual£36,343£27,488+£8,855
Monthly£2,829£2,316+£513
Weekly£653£535+£118
Hourly£16.32£13.36+£2.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£24,081£12,064
25th£27,885£20,001
50th (Median)£33,943£27,796
75th£40,998£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £6,147 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £6,147 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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