Process, plant and machine operatives vs School secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £7,451 more per year (29% higher)
vs

School secretaries

£25,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesSchool secretariesDifference
Median Annual£33,171£25,720+£7,451
Mean Annual£34,903£24,598+£10,305
Monthly£2,764£2,143+£621
Weekly£638£495+£143
Hourly£15.95£12.37+£3.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesSchool secretaries
10th (Entry)£17,094£12,241
25th£26,372£17,178
50th (Median)£33,171£25,720
75th£42,276£30,478
90th (Senior)£52,540£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a School secretaries?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a School secretaries earns £25,720 — a difference of £7,451 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a School secretaries?
The difference is £7,451 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a School secretaries?
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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