Energy plant operatives roles in the UK earn a median of £63,500 per year, equivalent to £23.63 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 0.5% compared to the previous year. Pay has risen over the past 5 years.
Median Annual Pay
£63,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£23.63
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+0.5%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£ – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Energy plant operatives across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| North West | £63,500 |
| UK | £63,500 |
Annual pay grew by +0.5% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Energy plant operatives.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Energy plant operatives in the UK is £63,500 per year (about £23.63 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Energy plant operatives earn between £ and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Energy plant operatives pay rose by 0.5% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Energy plant operatives is in North West, at £63,500 per year.
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Energy plant operatives operate boilers to produce hot water or steam and attend and operate compressors, turbines, electrical substations, switchboards and auxiliary plant and machinery to fuel nuclear reactors, drive blowers and pumps, electricity generators and other equipment.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically by apprenticeship, incorporating technical training and practical experience. NVQs/ SVQs in Electrical Power Engineering at levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.