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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CNC Machine Programmer I in the United Kingdom is £34,000, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,900 to £37,700, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £31,900

50TH(Median) £34,000

75TH £37,700

CNC Machine Programmer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	£31,900	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	£34,000	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	£37,700	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£31,900

Average £34,000/year

£37,700

£2,658

Average £2,833/month

£3,142

£613

Average £654/week

£725

£15

Average £16/hour

£18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£37,700	£3,142	£725	£18
Average	£34,000	£2,833	£654	£16
25th Percentile	£31,900	£2,658	£613	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CNC Machine Programmer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CNC Machine Programmer I is about £34,000 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,833, and a weekly pay of around £654. Click the switch button below to see more details about CNC Machine Programmer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A CNC Machine Programmer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,060 - £34,387, while Intermediate make £33,310 - £34,828, Senior earn £33,781 - £35,657, Specialist earn £33,843 - £35,822, Expert can reach £33,937 - £35,933 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer I	£33,843
Intermediate Level CNC Machine Programmer I	£34,110
Senior Level CNC Machine Programmer I	£34,939
Specialist Level CNC Machine Programmer I	£35,104
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer I	£35,215

Entry Level	0%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	3%
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 CNC Machine Programmer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Machine Programmer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,720 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,253, and Manchester pays around £32,591 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Machine Operator I or CNC Machine Programmer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Machine Operator I makes less than a CNC Machine Programmer I. A Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £20,891. And a CNC Machine Programmer I earns an average annual salary of £34,000.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I	£16,469 £25,664
Production Machine Operator I	£16,425 £25,596
Applications Systems Programmer I	£27,030 £39,885
Application Programmer/Analyst I	£27,147 £40,059
Machine Operator	£16,706 £26,032

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