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Plant and Machine Operatives salary in United Kingdom

The median plant and machine operatives salary is £33,197 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£23,922
Median (p50)
£33,197
Top (p90)
Sample size
50,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£23,922
p25£27,289
Median£33,197
p75£40,870
Top (p90)
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Plant and Machine Operatives salary by region

London£46,155
South West£38,314
North West£35,441

Pay trend

Up 15.0% from 2023 to 2025.

£28,8582023
£30,6432024
£33,1972025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Plant and Machine Operatives salary FAQs

What is the average Plant and Machine Operatives salary in United Kingdom?

The median Plant and Machine Operatives salary in United Kingdom is £33,197 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of plant and machine operativess earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Plant and Machine Operatives salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £46,155, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Plant and Machine Operatives salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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