Quality assurance technicians vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Quality assurance technicians and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £4,565 more per year (13% higher)

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricQuality assurance techniciansWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,053£38,618-£4,565
Mean Annual£36,724£39,719-£2,995
Monthly£2,838£3,218-£380
Weekly£655£743-£88
Hourly£16.37£18.57-£2.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileQuality assurance techniciansWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£25,673£25,323
25th£28,782£29,878
50th (Median)£34,053£38,618
75th£42,182£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Quality assurance technicians or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Quality assurance technicians is £34,053, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £4,565 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Quality assurance technicians and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £4,565 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Quality assurance technicians or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant 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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