Plastics process operatives vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary

How do Plastics process operatives and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Plastics process operatives earns £872 more per year (3% higher)

Plastics process operatives

£30,771
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,675
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,047

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlastics process operativesWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£30,771£29,899+£872
Mean Annual£32,425£29,868+£2,557
Take-Home (Net)£25,675£25,047+£628
Monthly (Gross)£2,564£2,492+£72
Weekly (Gross)£592£575+£17
Hourly£14.79£14.37+£0.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plastics process operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Plastics process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plastics process operatives is £30,771, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £872 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plastics process operatives and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £872 per year. Plastics process operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Plastics process operatives takes home approximately £25,675 per year, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters takes home £25,047. The net difference is £628.
Should I become a Plastics process operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
From a salary perspective, Plastics process 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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