As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Operator III in Cardiff, UK is £37,730, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,771 to £43,295, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,771
50TH(Median)   £37,730
75TH   £43,295
Machine Operator III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £33,771 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £37,730 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Operator III Salary £43,295 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 £37,730 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,144, and a weekly pay of around £726. 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 £34,303 - £36,726, while Intermediate make £34,658 - £37,021, Senior earn £35,308 - £37,612, Specialist earn £36,253 - £38,727, Expert can reach £37,730 - £40,886 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Machine Operator III £35,958
Intermediate Level Machine Operator III £36,253
Senior Level Machine Operator III £36,844
Specialist Level Machine Operator III £37,730
Expert Level Machine Operator III £39,806
£35,958 0 yr
£36,253 < 2 yrs
£36,844 2-4 yrs
£37,730 5-8 yrs
£39,806 > 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 £21,278. And a Machine Operator III earns an average annual salary of £37,578.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator Cardiff, UK
£16,773
£26,138
Machine Operator I Cardiff, UK
£16,536
£25,768
Machine Operator II Cardiff, UK
£17,313
£29,443
Entry Machine Operator Cardiff, UK
£16,608
£25,880
Intermediate Machine Operator Cardiff, UK
£17,234
£29,307

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