Salary insights
CNC Machining salary in the UK — 2026
Live salary data for cnc machining roles across the UK, derived from 26 current listings on FactoryHire.
Median pay
£34,694
25th percentile
£31,097
75th percentile
£41,600
Range observed
£26,436 – £55,000
Salaries shown are gross annual full-time equivalent. Hourly-paid roles and role-types without disclosed pay are excluded from the percentile calculations.
CNC Machining pay by UK region
Median annual pay observed across live listings, region by region.
| Region | Roles | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West | 3 | £33,487 | £33,487 – £39,520 |
| Yorkshire & Humber | 9 | £33,280 | £26,436 – £36,400 |
| North West | 2 | £31,200 | £31,200 – £41,600 |
| West Midlands | 2 | £31,097 | £31,097 – £50,107 |
| South East | 6 | £30,000 | £28,000 – £50,000 |
Top cnc machining employers currently hiring
Direct employers with the most live cnc machining listings on the board. Recruitment agencies are excluded.
Schunk Group4Kiyo Engineering2TSP1Precision People1Trades Talent1London Fire Solutions1Gibson Search1Ambitek Limited1
Sample live cnc machining roles
Open in board →CNC Machine Operator
Kiyo EngineeringRedhillPermanent
£28,000 – £28,0002d ago
CNC MachiningSouth East
CNC Programmer (Mazak)
CumminsDarlingtonPermanent
£44,000 – £50,0002d ago
CNC MachiningNorth EastDays
CNC Machine Operator
Kiyo EngineeringPease PottagePermanent
£26,000 – £28,0003d ago
CNC MachiningSouth East
CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator Supervisor,
TSPTelfordPermanent
£31,097 – £31,0973d ago
CNC MachiningWest Midlands
CNC Miller
Precision PeopleLeicesterPermanent
£33,000 – £38,5004d ago
CNC MachiningEast Midlands
CNC Machinist
Trades TalentEstonContract
£28,080 – £29,1205d ago
CNC MachiningYorkshire & Humber
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