Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£32,946
Mean
£35,067
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £32,946 |
| Mean | £35,067 |
| 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
Mean £710
Hourly
£17.55
Mean £18.50
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | — | £710 |
| Hourly | £17.55 | £18.50 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Scotland is £2,619/month. Metal machining setters and setter-operators earn 5% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish ratesEstimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£32,946
Male
£33,938
Mean annual pay
All employees
£35,067
Male
£35,946
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £32,946 | £33,938 |
| Mean | £35,067 | £35,946 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£33,864
Full-time (mean)
£35,877
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £33,864 |
| Mean | £35,877 |
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