The average advertised pay for a Production Planner, 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 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Production Planner in the UK is £35,000 a year, based on 36 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,920 a month or £17.95 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 86% of current adverts are permanent, and 89% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Production Planner adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.
Median advertised salary for Production Planner beside other job titles in manufacturing, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Manager | £60,000 | — | 78% | 1% |
| Production Manager | £53,000 | 162 | 94% | 0% |
| Compliance Engineer | £50,000 | — | 74% | 3% |
| Production Supervisor | £35,000 | 86 | 80% | 0% |
| Production Planner | £35,000 | 45 | 86% | 1% |
| Quality Controller | £30,000 | 17 | 76% | 1% |
| Machine Operator | £28,000 | 243 | 74% | 0% |
| Assembly Operative | £25,000 | 169 | 54% | 1% |
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Production Planner. Sedgefield, County Durham. Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits. Jackson Hogg are supporting a leading...
Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will...
Hays Engineering
Offering a wide range of benefits and an excellent working environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with...
Hays Engineering
With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding...
NOV
As a part-time Production Planner (30 hours per week), you will support medium- and long-term production planning activities,...
Anne Corder Recruitment
Are you working in supply chain or manufacturing and ready to take the next step into a Production Planner (or junior demand...
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Production & Supply Chain Planner. Location: Essex. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000. Pure Resourcing Solutions is working with a...
Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Due to continued growth and success, they are recruiting for a Production Planner to join their growing team on a full-time,...
LTS Resourcing
We are excited to be partnering with a well-established UK SME engineering business seeking a Production Planner due to continued...
Jackson Hogg Ltd
Production Planner. County Durham. Competitive Salary + Benefits. Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting an innovative...
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