Process, plant and machine operatives vs Telephone salespersons Salary

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £6,470 more per year (24% higher)

Process, plant and machine operatives

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

Telephone salespersons

£26,701
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,744

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesTelephone salespersonsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£26,701+£6,470
Mean Annual£34,903£27,593+£7,310
Take-Home (Net)£27,403£22,744+£4,659
Monthly (Gross)£2,764£2,225+£539
Weekly (Gross)£638£513+£125
Hourly£15.95£12.84+£3.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Telephone salespersons?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Telephone salespersons earns £26,701 — a difference of £6,470 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Telephone salespersons?
The difference is £6,470 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 Telephone salespersons takes home £22,744. The net difference is £4,659.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Telephone salespersons?
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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