How much do chemical products plant and machine operators earn in the United Kingdom
£33,960a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,830 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,331
- Equals
- $45,450
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What chemical products plant and machine operators earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £24,130Median: £33,960Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $81,750 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,950 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,140 |
| 14. Ireland estimate | $45,860 |
| 15. United Kingdom | $45,450 |
| 16. Cyprus estimate | $35,950 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $454 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do chemical products plant and machine operators earn a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,830 a month, £33,960 a year.
Which country pays chemical products plant and machine operators the most?
Germany, with a median of $68,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do chemical products plant and machine operators earn more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $56,560 a year against $45,450 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate