Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in North East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£32,743
Mean
£36,636
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £32,743 |
| Mean | £36,636 |
| 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
£643
Mean £715
Hourly
£16.42
Mean £17.62
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £643 | £715 |
| Hourly | £16.42 | £17.62 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North East is £2,464/month. Metal machining setters and setter-operators earn 11% 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
£32,743
Male
£32,743
Mean annual pay
All employees
£36,636
Male
£36,636
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £32,743 | £32,743 |
| Mean | £36,636 | £36,636 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,743
Full-time (mean)
£36,636
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,743 |
| Mean | £36,636 |
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