Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
For metal machining setters and setter-operatorss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,394. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £35,394 — making this 2.8% above the norm. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £36,394 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £39,430. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932, so metal machining setters and setter-operatorss sit 4.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £36,394 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,430 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in areas near Glasgow City
Salary data is by ONS region. Glasgow City is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Glasgow City?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £36,394 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the Scotland earn 2.8% above the national median of £35,394. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the Scotland earn £36,394, which is 4.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.