Process, plant and machine operatives vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

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

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £7,002 more per year (21% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£33,171£40,173-£7,002
Mean Annual£34,903£44,327-£9,424
Monthly£2,764£3,348-£584
Weekly£638£773-£135
Hourly£15.95£19.31-£3.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£17,094£24,895
25th£26,372£33,129
50th (Median)£33,171£40,173
75th£42,276£54,977
90th (Senior)£52,540£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £7,002 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £7,002 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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