Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 8,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£31,585
Mean
£33,161
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £31,585 |
| Mean | £33,161 |
| 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
£637
Mean £636
Hourly
£15.42
Mean £15.87
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £637 | £636 |
| Hourly | £15.42 | £15.87 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Metal machining setters and setter-operators earn 6% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 100.0% of Metal machining setters work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
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
£31,585
Male
£32,201
Mean annual pay
All employees
£33,161
Male
£33,361
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £31,585 | £32,201 |
| Mean | £33,161 | £33,361 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,844
Full-time (mean)
£33,832
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,844 |
| Mean | £33,832 |
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