Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in East of England
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£34,892
Mean
£34,651
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £34,892 |
| Mean | £34,651 |
| 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
£701
Mean £695
Hourly
£16.46
Mean £16.62
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £701 | £695 |
| Hourly | £16.46 | £16.62 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in East of England is £2,658/month. Metal machining setters and setter-operators earn 9% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£34,892
Male
£35,125
Mean annual pay
All employees
£34,651
Male
£35,465
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £34,892 | £35,125 |
| Mean | £34,651 | £35,465 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£35,293
Full-time (mean)
£35,804
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £35,293 |
| Mean | £35,804 |
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