As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator II in the United Kingdom is £33,354, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,923 to £37,527, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £29,923
50TH(Median)   £33,354
75TH   £37,527
Machine Operator II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator II Salary £29,923 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator II Salary £33,354 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator II Salary £37,527 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Machine Operator II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Machine Operator II is about £33,354 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,780, and a weekly pay of around £641. Click the switch button below to see more details about Machine Operator II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Machine Operator II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,845 - £32,842, while Intermediate make £30,998 - £32,996, Senior earn £32,074 - £34,101, Specialist earn £33,354 - £35,721, Expert can reach £33,977 - £36,406 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator II £32,227
Intermediate Level Machine Operator II £32,330
Senior Level Machine Operator II £33,354
Specialist Level Machine Operator II £34,911
Expert Level Machine Operator II £35,534
£32,227 0 yr
£32,330 < 2 yrs
£33,354 2-4 yrs
£34,911 5-8 yrs
£35,534 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 7%
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Skills to Boost a Machine Operator II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Machine Operator II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Commitment can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Container skills boost pay by a 2%. Even SOP can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Commitment
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Container
Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
SOP
SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Machine Operator II field include Commitment (4%), Container (2%), SOP (2%), and Good Manufacturing Practice (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Commitment £34,688
Commitment
£34,688
4%
Container £34,021
Container
£34,021
2%
SOP £34,021
SOP
£34,021
2%
Good Manufacturing Practice £34,021
Good Manufacturing Practice
£34,021
2%
Commitment
0.52%
Container
5.68%
SOP
5.64%
Good Manufacturing Practice
1.54%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Machine Operator II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,022 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,602, and Manchester pays around £31,971 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Production Machine Operator II makes less than a Machine Operator II. A Production Machine Operator II earns an average annual salary of £23,267. And a Machine Operator II earns an average annual salary of £33,354.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Production Machine Operator II
£17,250
£29,335
Machine Operator
£16,706
£26,032
Machine Operator I
£16,469
£25,664
Entry Machine Operator
£16,541
£25,776

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