Process, plant and machine operatives vs Street cleaners Salary

How do Process, plant and machine operatives and Street cleaners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £7,587 more per year (30% higher)

Process, plant and machine operatives

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

Street cleaners

£25,584
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,940

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesStreet cleanersDifference
Median Annual£33,171£25,584+£7,587
Mean Annual£34,903£23,643+£11,260
Take-Home (Net)£27,403£21,940+£5,463
Monthly (Gross)£2,764£2,132+£632
Weekly (Gross)£638£492+£146
Hourly£15.95£12.30+£3.65

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Street cleaners?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Street cleaners earns £25,584 — a difference of £7,587 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Street cleaners?
The difference is £7,587 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 Street cleaners takes home £21,940. The net difference is £5,463.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Street cleaners?
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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