Plant and Machine Operatives vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £4,044 more per year (14% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£33,943£29,899+£4,044
Mean Annual£36,343£29,868+£6,475
Monthly£2,829£2,492+£337
Weekly£653£575+£78
Hourly£16.32£14.37+£1.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £4,044 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £4,044 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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