How Much Does a Machine Operator III Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator III in the United Kingdom is £37,578, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,635 to £43,120, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £33,635

50TH(Median) £37,578

75TH £43,120

Machine Operator III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary	£33,635	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary	£37,578	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary	£43,120	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£33,635

Average £37,578/year

£43,120

£2,803

Average £3,132/month

£3,593

£647

Average £723/week

£829

£16

Average £18/hour

£21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£43,120	£3,593	£829	£21
Average	£37,578	£3,132	£723	£18
25th Percentile	£33,635	£2,803	£647	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Machine Operator III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Machine Operator III is about £37,578 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,132, and a weekly pay of around £723. Click the switch button below to see more details about Machine Operator III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Machine Operator III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,165 - £36,578, while Intermediate make £34,518 - £36,872, Senior earn £35,165 - £37,460, Specialist earn £36,107 - £38,571, Expert can reach £37,578 - £40,721 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator III	£35,812
Intermediate Level Machine Operator III	£36,107
Senior Level Machine Operator III	£36,695
Specialist Level Machine Operator III	£37,578
Expert Level Machine Operator III	£39,646

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	0%
Expert Level	6%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Machine Operator III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,584 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,857, and Manchester pays around £36,020 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Machine Operator or Machine Operator III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Machine Operator makes less than a Machine Operator III. A Machine Operator earns an average annual salary of £21,192. And a Machine Operator III earns an average annual salary of £37,578.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator	£16,706 £26,032
Machine Operator I	£16,469 £25,664
Machine Operator II	£17,244 £29,324
Entry Machine Operator	£16,541 £25,776
Intermediate Machine Operator	£17,164 £29,189

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