Plant and Machine Operatives vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £6,308 more per year (23% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£27,635+£6,308
Mean Annual£36,343£27,995+£8,348
Monthly£2,829£2,303+£526
Weekly£653£531+£122
Hourly£16.32£13.29+£3.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£24,081£13,984
25th£27,885£23,335
50th (Median)£33,943£27,635
75th£40,998£32,853
90th (Senior)£0£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £6,308 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £6,308 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
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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