Process, plant and machine operatives vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £6,429 more per year (24% higher)
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£26,742+£6,429
Mean Annual£34,903£27,332+£7,571
Monthly£2,764£2,229+£535
Weekly£638£514+£124
Hourly£15.95£12.86+£3.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£17,094£14,767
25th£26,372£21,436
50th (Median)£33,171£26,742
75th£42,276£32,205
90th (Senior)£52,540£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £6,429 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £6,429 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
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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