CNC Machinist Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a CNC Machinist, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 1 September 2026£37,000
median advertised salary
149
live jobs right now
90%
permanent roles
95%
via agencies
The average advertised salary for a CNC Machinist in the UK is £37,000 a year, based on 81 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. 90% of current adverts are permanent, and 95% are posted through recruitment agencies.
CNC Machinist adverts mention AI or automation 2% of the time.
How CNC Machinist pay compares
Median advertised salary across UK roles with similar pay.
Similar roles at a glance
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | £45,000 | 787 | 87% | 1% |
| Registered Nurse | £44,000 | 212 | 62% | 0% |
| Teacher | £44,000 | 1,591 | 31% | 0% |
| Plumber | £41,000 | 362 | 71% | 0% |
| CNC Machinist | £37,000 | 149 | 90% | 2% |
| HGV Driver | £36,000 | 1,987 | 50% | 0% |
| HR Advisor | £36,000 | 194 | 51% | 0% |
| Labourer | £32,000 | 781 | 23% | 0% |
| Bookkeeper | £32,000 | 85 | 88% | 0% |
Browse 149 live CNC Machinist jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live CNC Machinist vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →