As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CNC Programmer/Set-Up I in the United Kingdom is £33,990, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,890 to £37,690, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,890
50TH(Median)   £33,990
75TH   £37,690
CNC Programmer/Set-Up I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CNC Programmer/Set-Up I Salary £31,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CNC Programmer/Set-Up I Salary £33,990 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CNC Programmer/Set-Up I Salary £37,690 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CNC Programmer/Set-Up I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CNC Programmer/Set-Up I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CNC Programmer/Set-Up I is about £33,990 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 Programmer/Set-Up I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CNC Programmer/Set-Up Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CNC Programmer/Set-Up I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,050 - £34,377, while Intermediate make £33,300 - £34,818, Senior earn £33,771 - £35,647, Specialist earn £33,833 - £35,812, Expert can reach £33,927 - £35,923 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CNC Programmer/Set-Up I £33,833
Intermediate Level CNC Programmer/Set-Up I £34,100
Senior Level CNC Programmer/Set-Up I £34,929
Specialist Level CNC Programmer/Set-Up I £35,094
Expert Level CNC Programmer/Set-Up I £35,205
£33,833 0 yr
£34,100 < 2 yrs
£34,929 2-4 yrs
£35,094 5-8 yrs
£35,205 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Programmer/Set-Up I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CNC Programmer/Set-Up I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,709 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,243, and Manchester pays around £32,581 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Document Delivery/Pick Up Driver or CNC Programmer/Set-Up I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Document Delivery/Pick Up Driver makes less than a CNC Programmer/Set-Up I. A Document Delivery/Pick Up Driver earns an average annual salary of £26,969. And a CNC Programmer/Set-Up I earns an average annual salary of £33,990.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Document Delivery/Pick Up Driver
£15,078
£37,596

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