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

‘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

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

£
Annual
Gross salary
£32,743
Income tax
£4,035
National Insurance
£1,614
=Take-home pay
£27,095

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

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£32,743

Full-time (mean)

£36,636

Live job listings

Salary ranges from active postings on Reed and Adzuna.

No live listings found right now. Check back tomorrow after the daily refresh.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in other regions

Related roles in Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades

Other published roles in this occupation group. View category overview →