Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns £2,723 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£36,776£34,053+£2,723
Mean Annual£40,147£36,724+£3,423
Monthly£3,065£2,838+£227
Weekly£707£655+£52
Hourly£17.68£16.37+£1.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProduction, Factory and Assembly SupervisorsQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£26,372£25,673
25th£31,350£28,782
50th (Median)£36,776£34,053
75th£48,037£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors is £36,776, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £2,723 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £2,723 per year. Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors or a Quality assurance technicians?
From a salary perspective, Production, Factory and Assembly Supervisors 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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