Average Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
The median pay for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the Scotland stood at £26,206 in 2025, placing them 10.1% below the UK-wide figure of £29,142. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,206 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,392. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s take home 25.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £26,206 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,392 — 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.
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in Glasgow City?
The median plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £26,206 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the Scotland earn 10.1% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s in the Scotland earn £26,206, which is 25.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for plant and machine operatives n.e.c.s cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.