Average Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the South West stood at £28,804 in 2025, placing them 1.2% below the UK-wide figure of £29,142. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £28,804 stretches to roughly £29,973 in real spending power. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s take home 21.4% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £28,804 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,973 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £28,804 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does plant and machine operatives n.e.c. pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the South West earn 1.2% below the national median of £29,142. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is plant and machine operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the South West earn £28,804, which is 21.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.