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Plastics Process Operatives Salary in West Midlands (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£23,410
West Midlands median
£23,881
West Midlands mean
£29,644
UK national median
-21.0%
vs national
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Overview

The median salary for a plastics process operatives working in West Midlands is £23,410 per year (gross, before tax) — 21.0% below the UK national median of £29,644 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in West Midlands? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How West Midlands Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
East £36,743 +23.9%
South East £34,528 +16.5%
West Midlands £23,410 -21.0%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a plastics process operatives in West Midlands?

The median salary in West Midlands is £23,410 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £23,881.

How does West Midlands pay compare to the UK national average?

West Midlands is 21.0% below the UK national median of £29,644 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays plastics process operatives the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, East has the highest median at £36,743 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25