How Much Does a Machine Operator I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator I in the United Kingdom is £27,870, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,227 to £30,975, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £25,227

50TH(Median) £27,870

75TH £30,975

Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary	£25,227	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary	£27,870	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary	£30,975	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Machine Operator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£25,227

Average £27,870/year

£30,975

£2,102

Average £2,323/month

£2,581

£485

Average £536/week

£596

£12

Average £13/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£30,975	£2,581	£596	£15
Average	£27,870	£2,323	£536	£13
25th Percentile	£25,227	£2,102	£485	£12

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Machine Operator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Machine Operator I is about £27,870 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,323, and a weekly pay of around £536. Click the switch button below to see more details about Machine Operator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Machine Operator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Machine Operator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,687 - £28,194, while Intermediate make £26,884 - £28,426, Senior earn £27,397 - £29,029, Specialist earn £27,673 - £29,399, Expert can reach £27,791 - £29,492 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator I	£27,673
Intermediate Level Machine Operator I	£27,870
Senior Level Machine Operator I	£28,426
Specialist Level Machine Operator I	£28,797
Expert Level Machine Operator I	£28,890

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Machine Operator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Machine Operator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,100 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,077, and Manchester pays around £26,715 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Production Machine Operator I or Machine Operator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Production Machine Operator I makes less than a Machine Operator I. A Production Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £20,835. And a Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £27,870.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Production Machine Operator I	£16,425 £25,596
Machine Operator	£16,706 £26,032
Machine Operator II	£17,244 £29,324
Computer Operator I	£16,441 £28,148

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