Process, plant and machine operatives Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£33,171
per year
Hourly Rate
£15.95
per hour
Mean Salary
£34,903
per year
Salary Range
Process, plant and machine operatives salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £17,09425th: £26,372Median: £33,17175th: £42,27690th: £52,540
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £33,171 |
| Monthly | £2,764 |
| Fortnightly | £1,276 |
| Weekly | £638 |
| Daily | £128 |
| Hourly | £15.95 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £17,094 | £1,425 | Entry level |
| 25th | £26,372 | £2,198 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £33,171 | £2,764 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £42,276 | £3,523 | Experienced |
| 90th | £52,540 | £4,378 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives in the UK is £33,171, equating to £2,764 per month or £15.95 per hour.
Salaries range from £17,094 at entry level (10th percentile) to £52,540 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £35,446.
Process, plant and machine operatives pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £33,171 is close to the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Process, plant and machine operatives salary in the UK?
The median Process, plant and machine operatives salary in the United Kingdom is £33,171 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Process, plant and machine operatives earn per hour?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns approximately £15.95 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns approximately £2,764 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Process, plant and machine operatives a well-paid job in the UK?
Process, plant and machine operatives pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £33,171 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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