Average Energy plant operatives Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £63,662 stretches to roughly £69,805 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Preston is £32,655, so energy plant operativess sit 95.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,662 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,805 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Energy plant operatives salary in areas near Preston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average energy plant operatives salary in Preston?
The median energy plant operatives salary in the North West (which includes Preston) is £63,662 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is energy plant operatives a well-paid job in Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Energy plant operatives in the North West earn £63,662, which is 95.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for energy plant operativess cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.