How Much Does a Production Machine Operator I Make in Cardiff, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Machine Operator I in Cardiff, UK is £27,983, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,332 to £31,105, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £25,332

50TH(Median) £27,983

75TH £31,105

Production Machine Operator I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary	£25,332	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary	£27,983	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Production Machine Operator I Salary	£31,105	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

£25,332

Average £27,983/year

£31,105

£2,111

Average £2,332/month

£2,592

£487

Average £538/week

£598

£12

Average £13/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£31,105	£2,592	£598	£15
Average	£27,983	£2,332	£538	£13
25th Percentile	£25,332	£2,111	£487	£12

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 £27,983 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,332, and a weekly pay of around £538. 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 £26,796 - £28,309, while Intermediate make £26,994 - £28,542, Senior earn £27,508 - £29,148, Specialist earn £27,785 - £29,521, Expert can reach £27,904 - £29,614 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Production Machine Operator I	£27,785
Intermediate Level Production Machine Operator I	£27,983
Senior Level Production Machine Operator I	£28,542
Specialist Level Production Machine Operator I	£28,915
Expert Level Production Machine Operator I	£29,008

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 £20,975. And a Production Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £27,870.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I	Cardiff, UK	£16,536 £25,768
Machine Operator II	Cardiff, UK	£17,313 £29,443
Production Machine Operator II	Cardiff, UK	£17,320 £29,454
Entry Machine Operator	Cardiff, UK	£16,608 £25,880

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