As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Machine Operator in Cambridge, UK is £39,346, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,221 to £45,147, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,221
50TH(Median)   £39,346
75TH   £45,147
Senior Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Machine Operator Salary £35,221 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Machine Operator Salary £39,346 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Machine Operator Salary £45,147 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Machine Operator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Machine Operator is about £39,346 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,279, and a weekly pay of around £757. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Machine Operator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Machine Operators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Machine Operator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,775 - £38,300, while Intermediate make £36,145 - £38,607, Senior earn £36,822 - £39,223, Specialist earn £37,807 - £40,385, Expert can reach £39,346 - £42,636 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Machine Operator £37,499
Intermediate Level Senior Machine Operator £37,807
Senior Level Senior Machine Operator £38,423
Specialist Level Senior Machine Operator £39,346
Expert Level Senior Machine Operator £41,511
£37,499 0 yr
£37,807 < 2 yrs
£38,423 2-4 yrs
£39,346 5-8 yrs
£41,511 > 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 Senior Machine Operator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Senior Machine Operator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,586 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,859, and Manchester pays around £36,022 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Machine Operator I makes less than a Senior Machine Operator. A Machine Operator I earns an average annual salary of £21,872. And a Senior Machine Operator earns an average annual salary of £37,580.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Machine Operator I Cambridge, UK
£17,243
£26,870
Entry Machine Operator Cambridge, UK
£17,318
£26,987
Production Machine Operator I Cambridge, UK
£17,197
£26,799
Machine Operator Cambridge, UK
£17,491
£27,256
Machine Operator II Cambridge, UK
£18,054
£30,702

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