Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the UK is £26,975 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £28,031, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £14.32.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £24,926 in East to £35,251 in Wales. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£26,975
Annual
UK Mean
£28,031
Annual
Hourly Rate
£14.32
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | £35,251 | £34,321 | £39,168 |
| North East | £30,414 | £29,344 | £33,756 |
| South West | £29,792 | £29,980 | £31,001 |
| East Midlands | £28,243 | £28,217 | £30,766 |
| South East | £27,258 | £27,525 | £26,413 |
| North West | £26,404 | £26,979 | £28,952 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £26,193 | £29,552 | £28,943 |
| West Midlands | £25,807 | £27,307 | £28,204 |
| East | £24,926 | £26,584 | £25,618 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the UK?
The median assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary in the UK is £26,975 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £28,031, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s the most?
Wales pays the highest assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salaries with a median of £35,251.
How does assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. pay vary by region?
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salaries range from £24,926 in East to £35,251 in Wales.
Are assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.s salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.?
The median hourly rate for assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. in the UK is £14.32 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.