As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator I in London, UK is £30,100, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,245 to £33,453, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £27,245
50TH(Median)   £30,100
75TH   £33,453
Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary £27,245 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary £30,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator I Salary £33,453 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Machine Operator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Machine Operator I is about £30,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,508, and a weekly pay of around £579. Click the switch button below to see more details about Machine Operator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Machine Operator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £28,821 - £30,450, while Intermediate make £29,035 - £30,700, Senior earn £29,588 - £31,351, Specialist earn £29,887 - £31,751, Expert can reach £30,014 - £31,851 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator I £29,887
Intermediate Level Machine Operator I £30,100
Senior Level Machine Operator I £30,700
Specialist Level Machine Operator I £31,101
Expert Level Machine Operator I £31,201
£29,887 0 yr
£30,100 < 2 yrs
£30,700 2-4 yrs
£31,101 5-8 yrs
£31,201 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
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 Machine Operator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Machine Operator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,100 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,077, and Manchester pays around £26,715 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Production Machine Operator I or Machine Operator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Production Machine Operator I makes less than a Machine Operator I. A Production Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £22,502. And a Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £27,870.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Production Machine Operator I London, UK
£17,739
£27,643
Machine Operator London, UK
£18,042
£28,115
Machine Operator II London, UK
£18,623
£31,670
Computer Operator I London, UK
£17,756
£30,400

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