As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Intermediate Machine Operator in the United Kingdom is £33,400, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,000 to £37,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,000
50TH(Median)   £33,400
75TH   £37,600
Intermediate Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Intermediate Machine Operator Salary £30,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Intermediate Machine Operator Salary £33,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Intermediate Machine Operator Salary £37,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Intermediate Machine Operator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Intermediate Machine Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Intermediate Machine Operator is about £33,400 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,783, and a weekly pay of around £642. Click the switch button below to see more details about Intermediate Machine Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Intermediate Machine Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Intermediate Machine Operator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,913 - £32,893, while Intermediate make £31,066 - £33,045, Senior earn £32,131 - £34,152, Specialist earn £33,400 - £35,782, Expert can reach £34,027 - £36,472 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Intermediate Machine Operator £32,284
Intermediate Level Intermediate Machine Operator £32,385
Senior Level Intermediate Machine Operator £33,400
Specialist Level Intermediate Machine Operator £34,967
Expert Level Intermediate Machine Operator £35,594
£32,284 0 yr
£32,385 < 2 yrs
£33,400 2-4 yrs
£34,967 5-8 yrs
£35,594 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Intermediate Machine Operator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,072 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,648, and Manchester pays around £32,016 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Machine Operator II or Intermediate Machine Operator?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Machine Operator II makes less than an Intermediate Machine Operator. An Machine Operator II earns an average annual salary of £23,258. And an Intermediate Machine Operator earns an average annual salary of £33,400.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator II
£17,244
£29,324
Machine Operator
£16,706
£26,032
Machine Operator I
£16,469
£25,664
Intermediate Computer Operator
£23,554
£43,481

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