Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss in the London were paid a median of £33,123. The national equivalent stands at £35,394, putting this region 6.4% below. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £33,123 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,456. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), metal machining setters and setter-operatorss take home 50.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £33,123 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,456 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £33,123 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the London earn 6.4% below the national median of £35,394. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the London earn £33,123, which is 50.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.