Metal Working Machine Operatives Salary Overview (2024/25)
ONS ASHE 2024 revised
Occupation code 812 · Updated September 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 10,000 employees
Bottom 10%
Not disclosed
Bottom 25%
£24,909
Median
£30,046
Mean
£31,424
Top 25%
Not disclosed
Top 10%
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Bottom 10% | Not disclosed |
| Bottom 25% | £24,909 |
| Median | £30,046 |
| Mean | £31,424 |
| Top 25% | Not disclosed |
| Top 10% | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means the source withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See full methodology →
Source: Official UK earnings survey · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £30,027 | £30,326 |
| East of England | £26,527 | £29,635 |
| West Midlands | £35,519 | £35,586 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £31,276 | £31,343 |
| Scotland | £30,575 | £34,947 |
Roles in this category
1 published role within Metal Working Machine Operatives.