Factory Worker salary in the UK
The average Factory Worker salary in the UK is £21,000 per year (£1,553/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.77/hr).
≈ £1,301 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Factory Worker in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,553 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.77/hr • Daily: £81/day
Market median for an established Factory Worker in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,931 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Factory Worker specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Factory Worker earning £21,000 takes home £1,553 net per month (or £358/week).
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Live Factory Worker jobs in the UK
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Factory Packers
£26,436Exchange People • Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5NZ
Factory Assembly Workers
£31,387Exchange People • Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5NZ
Factory Line Operator - Nestle Flexible Worker
£40,252Nestle • York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9NP
General Factory Operative - Seasonal FTC
£24,960Puffin Produce Ltd • Merlins Bridge, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TG
Frequently asked questions about Factory Worker pay in the UK
How much does a Factory Worker earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Factory Worker salary in the UK is £21,000 per year (or £10.77 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Factory Worker roles start around £16,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £27,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Factory Worker in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Factory Worker salary of £21,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,553 per month (approx. £358 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Factory Worker in the UK?
A mid-level Factory Worker in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.77/hr (ranging from £8.62/hr for junior roles to £14.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £81 per day.
Is a Factory Worker salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £1,553 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 74% of a Factory Worker's take-home pay — leaving £403 per month in disposable income.