Process, plant and machine operatives vs Production Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

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

Production Managers and Directors earns £21,091 more per year (64% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesProduction Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£54,262-£21,091
Mean Annual£34,903£61,593-£26,690
Monthly£2,764£4,522-£1,758
Weekly£638£1,044-£406
Hourly£15.95£26.09-£10.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesProduction Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£17,094£19,056
25th£26,372£37,502
50th (Median)£33,171£54,262
75th£42,276£76,235
90th (Senior)£52,540£107,527
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Production Managers and Directors?
A Production Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Production Managers and Directors earns £54,262 — a difference of £21,091 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Production Managers and Directors?
The difference is £21,091 per year. Production Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Production Managers and Directors?
From a salary perspective, Production Managers and Directors 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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