Assemblers and Routine Operatives Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 814 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 168,000 employees
10th percentile
£18,137
25th percentile
£23,032
Median
£27,420
Mean
£29,071
75th percentile
£33,854
90th percentile
£43,173
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £18,137 |
| 25th percentile | £23,032 |
| Median | £27,420 |
| Mean | £29,071 |
| 75th percentile | £33,854 |
| 90th percentile | £43,173 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £24,976 | £26,168 |
| South East | £27,881 | £28,960 |
| East of England | £28,026 | £30,273 |
| South West | £27,276 | £28,169 |
| East Midlands | £25,577 | £28,766 |
| West Midlands | £26,336 | £27,427 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £27,209 | £29,071 |
| North West | £26,111 | £28,287 |
| North East | £35,117 | £33,686 |
| Wales | £28,764 | £31,450 |
| Scotland | £26,585 | £28,072 |