As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Machine Operator I in the United Kingdom is £27,870, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,230 to £30,980, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £25,230
50TH(Median)   £27,870
75TH   £30,980
Production Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary £25,230 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary £27,870 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary £30,980 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Production Machine Operator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Production Machine Operator I is about £27,870 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,323, and a weekly pay of around £536. Click the switch button below to see more details about Production Machine Operator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Production Machine Operator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,688 - £28,195, while Intermediate make £26,885 - £28,427, Senior earn £27,397 - £29,030, Specialist earn £27,673 - £29,402, Expert can reach £27,791 - £29,495 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Production Machine Operator I £27,673
Intermediate Level Production Machine Operator I £27,870
Senior Level Production Machine Operator I £28,427
Specialist Level Production Machine Operator I £28,798
Expert Level Production Machine Operator I £28,891
£27,673 0 yr
£27,870 < 2 yrs
£28,427 2-4 yrs
£28,798 5-8 yrs
£28,891 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Production Machine Operator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,100 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,077, and Manchester pays around £26,715 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Machine Operator I or Production Machine Operator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Machine Operator I makes less than a Production Machine Operator I. A Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £20,891. And a Production Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £27,870.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I
£16,469
£25,664
Machine Operator II
£17,244
£29,324
Production Machine Operator II
£17,250
£29,335
Entry Machine Operator
£16,541
£25,776

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