Average Paper and wood machine operatives Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
If you're a paper and wood machine operatives in the London, the typical salary in 2025 was £27,546. That's 7.1% below what paper and wood machine operativess earn nationally (£29,640). The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £27,546 has an effective purchasing power closer to £23,665. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, paper and wood machine operativess earn 58.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £27,546 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,665 — 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.
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Paper and wood machine operatives salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paper and wood machine operatives salary in City of London?
The median paper and wood machine operatives salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £27,546 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does paper and wood machine operatives pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Paper and wood machine operatives in the London earn 7.1% below the national median of £29,640. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is paper and wood machine operatives 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. Paper and wood machine operatives in the London earn £27,546, which is 58.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paper and wood machine operativess cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.