How much does a textile machine operator make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,076 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,788
- Equals
- $32,800
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.8 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 | $60,670 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $58,590 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $57,990 |
| 13. Ireland estimate | $34,030 |
| 14. United Kingdom estimate | $32,800 |
| 15. Australia | $32,610 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $337 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator£27,920
- Sewing machine operator£24,810
- Fabric dyer£27,920
- Hide machine operator£26,680
- Gluing operator£24,520
- Laundry worker£23,330
- Textile braider£25,630
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile machine operator make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,076 a month, £24,910 a year.
How much does a textile machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £22,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £27,170.
Which country pays a textile machine operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a textile machine operator make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $39,530 a year against $32,800 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a textile machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: £27,920 a year against £24,910 for a textile machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate