▼26%
£11.73
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (GBP)
10%
£8.44
MEDIAN
£11.73
90%
£15.31
The average hourly pay for a Manual Machinist is £11.73 in 2025
Hourly Rate
£8 - £15
Bonus
£0 - £1k
Total Pay
£17k - £32k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Manual Machinists?
What Do Manual Machinists Do?
Manual Machinist Tasks
- Perform a variety of manual milling operations such as lathing, milling, cutting, drilling, turning, taping, sawing, grinding and boring.
- Design and fabricate custom tools.
- Use a variety of milling tools such as Engine Lathe, Vertical Boring Mill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Bridgeports, Band Saws, Radial Arm Drills, Calipers, Micrometers, and Scales.
- Read blue prints and other CAD design documents.
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Common Health Benefits for a Manual Machinist
Medical
6%
Dental
11%
Vision
11%
None
89%
Gender Breakdown for Manual Machinists
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 15 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Manual Machinists
What is the highest pay for Manual Machinists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Manual Machinist is £15.31 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Manual Machinists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Manual Machinist is £8.44 / hour
How can Manual Machinists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Manual Machinist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Manual Machinist that oversees more junior Manual Machinists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.