Printing machine assistants Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median printing machine assistants salary in the UK is £29,657 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £31,456, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £15.33.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £25,530 in Wales to £33,648 in South East. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£29,657
Annual
UK Mean
£31,456
Annual
Hourly Rate
£15.33
Median
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East | £33,648 | £34,481 | £32,605 |
| East | £27,353 | £28,757 | £28,112 |
| North East | £27,319 | £30,490 | £30,321 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £27,189 | £29,093 | £30,043 |
| Wales | £25,530 | £30,229 | £28,367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average printing machine assistants salary in the UK?
The median printing machine assistants salary in the UK is £29,657 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £31,456, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays printing machine assistants the most?
South East pays the highest printing machine assistants salaries with a median of £33,648.
How does printing machine assistants pay vary by region?
Printing machine assistants salaries range from £25,530 in Wales to £33,648 in South East.
Are printing machine assistants salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for printing machine assistants?
The median hourly rate for printing machine assistants in the UK is £15.33 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.