As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator III in Birmingham, UK is £35,267, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,566 to £40,468, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,566
50TH(Median)   £35,267
75TH   £40,468
Machine Operator III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £31,566 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £35,267 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £40,468 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 £35,267 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,939, and a weekly pay of around £678. 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 £32,064 - £34,328, while Intermediate make £32,395 - £34,604, Senior earn £33,002 - £35,156, Specialist earn £33,886 - £36,199, Expert can reach £35,267 - £38,217 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator III £33,610
Intermediate Level Machine Operator III £33,886
Senior Level Machine Operator III £34,438
Specialist Level Machine Operator III £35,267
Expert Level Machine Operator III £37,208
£33,610 0 yr
£33,886 < 2 yrs
£34,438 2-4 yrs
£35,267 5-8 yrs
£37,208 > 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

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 £19,889. And a Machine Operator III earns an average annual salary of £37,578.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator Birmingham, UK
£15,678
£24,431
Machine Operator I Birmingham, UK
£15,456
£24,086
Machine Operator II Birmingham, UK
£16,183
£27,521
Entry Machine Operator Birmingham, UK
£15,524
£24,191
Intermediate Machine Operator Birmingham, UK
£16,109
£27,394

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