Process, plant and machine operatives vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £5,536 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,171£27,635+£5,536
Mean Annual£34,903£27,995+£6,908
Monthly£2,764£2,303+£461
Weekly£638£531+£107
Hourly£15.95£13.29+£2.66

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£17,094£13,984
25th£26,372£23,335
50th (Median)£33,171£27,635
75th£42,276£32,853
90th (Senior)£52,540£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £5,536 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £5,536 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Warehouse operatives?
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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