Science, Engineering and Production Technicians vs Warehouse operatives Salary (2025)

How do Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and Warehouse operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns £7,863 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£35,498£27,635+£7,863
Mean Annual£38,629£27,995+£10,634
Monthly£2,958£2,303+£655
Weekly£683£531+£152
Hourly£17.07£13.29+£3.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£24,003£13,984
25th£28,365£23,335
50th (Median)£35,498£27,635
75th£46,091£32,853
90th (Senior)£57,951£40,304
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Warehouse operatives?
A Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns more. The median salary for a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is £35,498, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £7,863 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £7,863 per year. Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Warehouse operatives?
From a salary perspective, Science, Engineering and Production Technicians 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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