Metal working machine operatives salary in United Kingdom
Full-time average annual pay in United Kingdom
£31,344
Typical Annual pay range
£26,355£38,689
Based on ~14,000 employees · 2025 · moderate suppression
10th percentile
£22,610
25th percentile
£26,355
Median
£31,344
Mean
£33,268
75th percentile
£38,689
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £22,610 |
| 25th percentile | £26,355 |
| Median | £31,344 |
| Mean | £33,268 |
| 75th percentile | £38,689 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means the source withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See full methodology →
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26£
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £2,612 | £31,344 |
| Income tax | £313 | £3,755 |
| National Insurance | £125 | £1,502 |
| Take-home pay | £2,174 | £26,087 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)