As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CNC Machine Programmer I in Edinburgh, UK is £34,612, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,474 to £38,379, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,474
50TH(Median)   £34,612
75TH   £38,379
CNC Machine Programmer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary £32,474 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary £34,612 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary £38,379 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

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 £34,612 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,884, and a weekly pay of around £666. 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 £33,655 - £35,006, while Intermediate make £33,910 - £35,455, Senior earn £34,389 - £36,299, Specialist earn £34,452 - £36,467, Expert can reach £34,548 - £36,580 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer I £34,452
Intermediate Level CNC Machine Programmer I £34,724
Senior Level CNC Machine Programmer I £35,568
Specialist Level CNC Machine Programmer I £35,736
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer I £35,849
£34,452 0 yr
£34,724 < 2 yrs
£35,568 2-4 yrs
£35,736 5-8 yrs
£35,849 > 8 yrs
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 £21,267. And a CNC Machine Programmer I earns an average annual salary of £34,000.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I Edinburgh, UK
£16,766
£26,126
Production Machine Operator I Edinburgh, UK
£16,721
£26,056
Applications Systems Programmer I Edinburgh, UK
£27,516
£40,603
Application Programmer/Analyst I Edinburgh, UK
£27,636
£40,780
Machine Operator Edinburgh, UK
£17,006
£26,501

CNC Machine Programmer I Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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