Process, plant and machine operatives vs Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary

How do Process, plant and machine operatives and Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £19,229 more per year (138% higher)

Process, plant and machine operatives

£33,171
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,403
vs

Retail cashiers and check-out operators

£13,942
per year (gross)
Take-home: £13,558

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£13,942+£19,229
Mean Annual£34,903£14,850+£20,053
Take-Home (Net)£27,403£13,558+£13,845
Monthly (Gross)£2,764£1,162+£1,602
Weekly (Gross)£638£268+£370
Hourly£15.95£6.70+£9.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesRetail cashiers and check-out operators
10th (Entry)£17,094£5,714
25th£26,372£8,531
50th (Median)£33,171£13,942
75th£42,276£19,401
90th (Senior)£52,540£25,568

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £13,942 — a difference of £19,229 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The difference is £19,229 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Process, plant and machine operatives takes home approximately £27,403 per year, whilst a Retail cashiers and check-out operators takes home £13,558. The net difference is £13,845.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
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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