As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Handler I in Cardiff, UK is £25,545, with an hourly rate of £12, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £24,677 to £27,221, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £24,677
50TH(Median)   £25,545
75TH   £27,221
Materials Handler I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Materials Handler I Salary £24,677 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Materials Handler I Salary £25,545 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Materials Handler I Salary £27,221 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Materials Handler I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Materials Handler I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Materials Handler I is about £25,545 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £12, a monthly salary of about £2,129, and a weekly pay of around £491. Click the switch button below to see more details about Materials Handler I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Materials Handler Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Materials Handler I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £25,156 - £25,720, while Intermediate make £25,221 - £25,845, Senior earn £25,389 - £26,170, Specialist earn £25,480 - £26,370, Expert can reach £25,519 - £26,420 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Materials Handler I £25,480
Intermediate Level Materials Handler I £25,545
Senior Level Materials Handler I £25,845
Specialist Level Materials Handler I £26,045
Expert Level Materials Handler I £26,095
£25,480 0 yr
£25,545 < 2 yrs
£25,845 2-4 yrs
£26,045 5-8 yrs
£26,095 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Materials Handler I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Materials Handler I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £27,477 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £25,631, and Manchester pays around £24,387 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I or Materials Handler I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I makes less than a Materials Handler I. A Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I earns an average annual salary of £20,331. And a Materials Handler I earns an average annual salary of £25,442.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I Cardiff, UK
£15,262
£22,938
Entry Materials Handler Cardiff, UK
£15,369
£23,100
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler Cardiff, UK
£15,505
£28,423
Warehouse Material Handler I Cardiff, UK
£15,321
£23,028

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