Process, plant and machine operatives vs Sales administrators Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £5,223 more per year (19% higher)
vs

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£27,948+£5,223
Mean Annual£34,903£27,843+£7,060
Monthly£2,764£2,329+£435
Weekly£638£537+£101
Hourly£15.95£13.44+£2.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesSales administrators
10th (Entry)£17,094£14,407
25th£26,372£24,191
50th (Median)£33,171£27,948
75th£42,276£32,988
90th (Senior)£52,540£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Sales administrators?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £5,223 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £5,223 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Sales administrators?
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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