How much does a machine oiler make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,405 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,745
- Equals
- $54,690
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.3 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $90,880 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,080 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $55,410 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $54,690 |
| 11. Canada | $52,740 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanic£36,800
- Aircraft technician£45,780
- Bicycle mechanic£30,770
- Metal molder£37,060
- Welder£35,340
- Metalworker£33,630
- Steel erector£35,480
- Rigger£41,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine oiler make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,405 a month, £40,860 a year.
How much does a machine oiler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £25,310 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £63,660.
Which country pays a machine oiler the most?
Australia, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a machine oiler make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $65,260 a year against $54,690 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a machine oiler or an auto mechanic?
A machine oiler: £40,860 a year against £36,800 for an auto mechanic, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate