Plant and Machine Operatives vs Window cleaners Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £8,390 more per year (33% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Window cleaners

£25,553
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesWindow cleanersDifference
Median Annual£33,943£25,553+£8,390
Mean Annual£36,343£25,751+£10,592
Monthly£2,829£2,129+£700
Weekly£653£491+£162
Hourly£16.32£12.29+£4.03
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Window cleaners?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Window cleaners earns £25,553 — a difference of £8,390 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Window cleaners?
The difference is £8,390 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Window cleaners?
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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