Plant and Machine Operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £23,815 more per year (235% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£10,128+£23,815
Mean Annual£36,343£12,121+£24,222
Monthly£2,829£844+£1,985
Weekly£653£195+£458
Hourly£16.32£4.87+£11.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£24,081£2,228
25th£27,885£4,524
50th (Median)£33,943£10,128
75th£40,998£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £23,815 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £23,815 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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