Plant and Machine Operatives Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£33,943
per year
Hourly Rate
£16.32
per hour
Mean Salary
£36,343
per year
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £33,943 |
| Monthly | £2,829 |
| Fortnightly | £1,306 |
| Weekly | £653 |
| Daily | £131 |
| Hourly | £16.32 |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives in the UK is £33,943, equating to £2,829 per month or £16.32 per hour.
Plant and Machine Operatives pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £33,943 is close to the overall median.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Supervisors | £33,938 | £16.32 |
| Customer service supervisors | £33,938 | £16.32 |
| Construction Operatives | £33,948 | £16.32 |
| Other educational professionals n.e.c | £33,974 | £16.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Plant and Machine Operatives salary in the UK?
The median Plant and Machine Operatives salary in the United Kingdom is £33,943 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Plant and Machine Operatives earn per hour?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns approximately £16.32 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns approximately £2,829 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Plant and Machine Operatives a well-paid job in the UK?
Plant and Machine Operatives pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £33,943 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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