Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£31,167
Mean
£30,415
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £31,167 |
| Mean | £30,415 |
| 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
£585
Mean £602
Hourly
£15.67
Mean £16.29
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £585 | £602 |
| Hourly | £15.67 | £16.29 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/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
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£31,167
Male
£31,167
Mean annual pay
All employees
£30,415
Male
£30,415
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £31,167 | £31,167 |
| Mean | £30,415 | £30,415 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,619
Full-time (mean)
£32,329
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,619 |
| Mean | £32,329 |
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