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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£35,812 0 yr
£36,107 < 2 yrs
£36,695 2-4 yrs
£37,578 5-8 yrs
£39,646 > 8 yrs
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

Skills to Boost a Machine Operator III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Machine Operator III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Commitment can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Material Handling skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Welding can result in a 1% 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.
Material Handling
Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
Welding
Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Machine Operator III field include Commitment (4%), Material Handling (2%), and Welding (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Commitment £39,081
Commitment
£39,081
4%
Material Handling £38,330
Material Handling
£38,330
2%
Welding £37,954
Welding
£37,954
1%
Commitment
0.52%
Material Handling
3.89%
Welding
1.52%

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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