Metal Working Machine Operatives Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 812 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 10,000 employees
25th percentile
£24,909
Median
£30,046
Mean
£31,424
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | £24,909 |
| Median | £30,046 |
| Mean | £31,424 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £30,027 | £30,326 |
| East of England | £26,527 | £29,635 |
| West Midlands | £35,519 | £35,586 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £31,276 | £31,343 |
| Scotland | £30,575 | £34,947 |