CNC Machinist
Morson Edge
£16.91 – £19.41 an hour
ApplyOn behalf of our client, an established supplier of build-to-print metallic & composite parts, kits, and assemblies to the global..
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.
£38,000
median advertised salary
155
live jobs right now
93%
permanent roles
94%
via agencies
How much does a CNC Machinist earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a CNC Machinist in the UK is £38,000 a year, based on 80 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,170 a month or £19.49 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 93% of current adverts are permanent, and 94% are posted through recruitment agencies.
CNC Machinist adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How CNC Machinist pay compares
Median advertised salary for CNC Machinist beside other job titles in construction and trades, from the lowest paid to the highest.
Other roles in construction and trades
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | £78,000 | 415 | 85% | 0% |
| Quantity Surveyor | £55,000 | 1,385 | 87% | 0% |
| Carpenter | £49,000 | 294 | 48% | 0% |
| Joiner | £45,000 | 273 | 51% | 0% |
| Dumper Driver | £41,000 | 43 | 26% | 0% |
| CNC Machinist | £38,000 | 155 | 93% | 0% |
| CNC Programmer | £38,000 | 198 | 94% | 0% |
| Fabricator | £35,000 | 315 | 78% | 0% |
| Labourer | £30,000 | 676 | 40% | 0% |
Latest CNC Machinist jobs
Cnc Machinist
Omega Resource Group
£40,846 a year
ApplyPosition: CNC Machinist - Miller. Location: Gloucester. Type of roe: permanent. Working hours: 2 rotating weeks. Earlies:..
Cnc Machinist
Questech Recruitment Ltd
£16 – £19 an hour
ApplyCNC MACHINIST. We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to work for our client who are located NEAR Harrogate, North..
CNC Machinist
Randstad Inhouse Services
£17.42 – £23.23 an hour
ApplyCNC Metalworking Specialist - Caterpillar (Larne. Are you a skilled machinist with an eye for detail and a passion for turning..
CNC Machinist (Aerospace/Defence)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
£43,000 a year
ApplyCNC Machinist (Aerospace/Defence. Nuneaton. £43,000 + 25 Days + Bank Holidays + Occasional Overtime + Early Finish Fridays. Are..
CNC Machinist
Inplace Personnel Services Ltd
£27.32 an hour
ApplyMy busy international clients are currently seeking a highly experienced and trained CNC Milling and Turning Machinist for their..
Cnc Machinist
CDM Recruitment
£45,000 – £55,000 a year
ApplyWe are assisting the client in the search for a CNC Machinist on a full time, permanent basis. *Excellent salary £23+ per..
CNC Machinist
Anne Corder Recruitment
£40,000 – £50,000 a year
ApplyAre you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a hands-on role where you will be working off brand new, state of the art..
Cnc Machinist
Smart 1 Recruitment Limited
£15 – £20 an hour
ApplyReputable, long established specialised machining company requires skilled CNC Machinists -Operator, Setter and Programmer roles..
Cnc Machinist
Silcoms II Ltd Direct employer
Pay not stated
ApplyAs part of our continued growth, Silcoms is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Precision Machining team. This is an..
Browse 155 live CNC Machinist jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live CNC Machinist vacancies listed on YourJobs.co.uk, 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 →