Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. roles in the UK earn a median of £29,500 per year, equivalent to £14.86 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £25,500 in North East to £34,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £29,259/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£29,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.86
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£26,500 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £34,500 |
| South East | £31,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,500 |
| West Midlands | £30,500 |
| East | £30,000 |
| North West | £29,000 |
| South West | £29,000 |
| East Midlands | £28,000 |
| Wales | £27,500 |
| Scotland | £26,000 |
| North East | £25,500 |
| UK | £29,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Plant and machine operatives n.e.c..
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. in the UK is £29,500 per year (about £14.86 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earn between £26,500 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. pay rose by 8.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. is in London, at £34,500 per year.
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Job holders in this unit group operate a variety of plant and machinery not elsewhere classified in minor group 813: Plant and machine operatives.
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.