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 $46,691, with an hourly rate of $22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $43,807 to $51,772, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $43,807

50TH(Median) $46,691

75TH $51,772

CNC Machine Programmer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	$43,807	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	$46,691	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Machine Programmer I Salary	$51,772	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

$43,807

Average $46,691/year

$51,772

$3,651

Average $3,891/month

$4,314

$842

Average $898/week

$996

$21

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,772	$4,314	$996	$25
Average	$46,691	$3,891	$898	$22
25th Percentile	$43,807	$3,651	$842	$21

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 $46,691 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $22, a monthly salary of about $3,891, and a weekly pay of around $898. 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 $45,400 - $47,222, while Intermediate make $45,744 - $47,829, Senior earn $46,390 - $48,966, Specialist earn $46,476 - $49,194, Expert can reach $46,605 - $49,345 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CNC Machine Programmer I	$46,476
Intermediate Level CNC Machine Programmer I	$46,843
Senior Level CNC Machine Programmer I	$47,980
Specialist Level CNC Machine Programmer I	$48,208
Expert Level CNC Machine Programmer I	$48,360

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 $50,426 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $47,038, and Manchester pays around $44,756 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 $28,688. And a CNC Machine Programmer I earns an average annual salary of $46,691.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I	$22,617 $35,244
Production Machine Operator I	$22,556 $35,150
Applications Systems Programmer I	$37,119 $54,773
Application Programmer/Analyst I	$37,281 $55,012
Machine Operator	$22,941 $35,749

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