Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in United Kingdom

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Based on approximately 53,000 employees

10th percentile

£23,314

25th percentile

£27,583

Median

£34,302

Mean

£34,882

75th percentile

£40,366

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

£663

Mean £689

Hourly

£16.46

Mean £16.96

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£34,302
Income tax
£4,346
National Insurance
£1,739
=Take-home pay
£28,217

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

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 →