As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Worker/Machine Operator in the United Kingdom is £37,992, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,988 to £43,616, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,988
50TH(Median)   £37,992
75TH   £43,616
Production Worker/Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Production Worker/Machine Operator Salary £33,988 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Production Worker/Machine Operator Salary £37,992 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Production Worker/Machine Operator Salary £43,616 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Production Worker/Machine Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Production Worker/Machine Operator is about £37,992 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,166, and a weekly pay of around £731. Click the switch button below to see more details about Production Worker/Machine Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Production Worker/Machine Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Production Worker/Machine Operator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,526 - £36,976, while Intermediate make £34,884 - £37,275, Senior earn £35,542 - £37,872, Specialist earn £36,498 - £38,999, Expert can reach £37,992 - £41,182 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Production Worker/Machine Operator £36,199
Intermediate Level Production Worker/Machine Operator £36,498
Senior Level Production Worker/Machine Operator £37,095
Specialist Level Production Worker/Machine Operator £37,992
Expert Level Production Worker/Machine Operator £40,090
£36,199 0 yr
£36,498 < 2 yrs
£37,095 2-4 yrs
£37,992 5-8 yrs
£40,090 > 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 Production Worker/Machine Operator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Production Worker/Machine Operator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,031 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,274, and Manchester pays around £36,417 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Production Operator or Production Worker/Machine Operator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Production Operator makes less than a Production Worker/Machine Operator. A Production Operator earns an average annual salary of £20,680. And a Production Worker/Machine Operator earns an average annual salary of £37,992.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Production Operator
£16,302
£25,403
Production Machine Operator I
£16,425
£25,596
Production Machine Operator II
£17,250
£29,335
Machine Operator II
£17,244
£29,324
Machine Operator I
£16,469
£25,664

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