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Salary Guide

Machine Operator Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 11,076 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£30,741 - £35,000
Median salary
£30,741 - £35,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£23k
25th percentile£28k
Median£31k
75th percentile£35k
90th percentile£40k

50% of professionals earn between £28,399 - £35,000 GBP

The median salary is £30,741

Top cities

London830 job openings
Leicester125 job openings
Northampton116 job openings
Manchester114 job openings
Birmingham109 job openings
Glasgow101 job openings
Leeds75 job openings
Bristol73 job openings
Southampton68 job openings
Bradford67 job openings
Daventry65 job openings
Coventry60 job openings
Telford59 job openings
Exeter57 job openings
Corby55 job openings
Nottingham55 job openings
Milton Keynes46 job openings
Cardiff42 job openings
Belfast38 job openings
Cambridge38 job openings
Gloucester38 job openings
Rotherham38 job openings
Dartford37 job openings
Norwich36 job openings
Derby35 job openings
Kettering35 job openings
Liverpool35 job openings
Stevenage35 job openings
Chesterfield34 job openings

Machine Operator

11,076 job openings

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The average salary for a Machine Operator in United Kingdom is GBP 30,741 - GBP 35,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 32,871 per year, based on 11,076 active job listings.

The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Leicester, Northampton, Manchester, Birmingham. London leads with 830 job openings.

Explore 11,076 Machine Operator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.