Plastics process operatives Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 12,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
£21,952
Median
£25,419
Mean
£26,943
75th percentile
£33,580
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | £21,952 |
| Median | £25,419 |
| Mean | £26,943 |
| 75th percentile | £33,580 |
| 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
£516
Mean £573
Hourly
£13.53
Mean £14.52
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £516 | £573 |
| Hourly | £13.53 | £14.52 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£2,118£25,419
−Income tax
£214£2,570
−National Insurance
£86£1,028
=Take-home pay
£1,818£21,821
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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