Plastics process operatives Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£23,978
Mean
£26,600
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £23,978 |
| Mean | £26,600 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£470
Mean £532
Hourly
£11.83
Mean £14.09
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £470 | £532 |
| Hourly | £11.83 | £14.09 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Plastics process operatives earn 24% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£23,978
Male
£24,093
Mean annual pay
All employees
£26,600
Male
£28,155
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £23,978 | £24,093 |
| Mean | £26,600 | £28,155 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£24,277
Full-time (mean)
£28,439
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £24,277 |
| Mean | £28,439 |
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