Process Operatives vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Process Operatives and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £3,475 more per year (12% higher)

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess OperativesProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£29,696£33,171-£3,475
Mean Annual£30,964£34,903-£3,939
Monthly£2,475£2,764-£289
Weekly£571£638-£67
Hourly£14.28£15.95-£1.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess OperativesProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£19,124£17,094
25th£25,156£26,372
50th (Median)£29,696£33,171
75th£36,583£42,276
90th (Senior)£44,343£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process Operatives is £29,696, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £3,475 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process Operatives and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £3,475 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, 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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