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

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £5,093 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Sales Related Occupations

£28,078
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesSales Related OccupationsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£28,078+£5,093
Mean Annual£34,903£29,007+£5,896
Monthly£2,764£2,340+£424
Weekly£638£540+£98
Hourly£15.95£13.50+£2.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesSales Related Occupations
10th (Entry)£17,094£13,358
25th£26,372£24,018
50th (Median)£33,171£28,078
75th£42,276£34,992
90th (Senior)£52,540£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Sales Related Occupations?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Sales Related Occupations earns £28,078 — a difference of £5,093 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Sales Related Occupations?
The difference is £5,093 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Sales Related Occupations?
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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