How much does a metal furnace operator make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,914 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,392
- Equals
- $46,040
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $98,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,770 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,390 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $46,920 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $46,040 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $42,170 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator£39,060
- Water plant operator£39,690
- Chemical operator£37,950
- Process operator£43,010
- Pulp control worker£36,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,914 a month, £34,970 a year.
How much does a metal furnace operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £30,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £39,640.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $46,040 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: £39,060 a year against £34,970 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate