How much does a cnc operator make in the United Kingdom?
£34,610a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,884 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,370
- Equals
- $46,320
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What metal working machine tool setters and operators earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £25,520Median: £34,610Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $81,370 |
| 2. Australia | $79,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $79,480 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $49,610 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $46,320 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $44,910 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $143 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith£37,060
- Metal worker£39,900
- Grinder£31,500
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cnc operator make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,884 a month, £34,610 a year.
Which country pays a cnc operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cnc operator make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $52,600 a year against $46,320 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a cnc operator or a blacksmith?
A blacksmith: £37,060 a year against £34,610 for a cnc operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate