Plastics process operatives Salary in South East

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

10th percentile

Not disclosed

25th percentile

Not disclosed

Median

£26,748

Mean

£31,400

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

£573

Mean £594

Hourly

£13.00

Mean £13.67

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Regional pay context

Median pay in South East is £2,736/month. Plastics process operatives earn 19% below the local median.

Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£26,748
Income tax
£2,836
National Insurance
£1,134
=Take-home pay
£22,778

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£26,748

Full-time (mean)

£31,400

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