Annual salaries range from £16,020 to £30,036. Below is the full range of pay both before and after tax:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax | £16,020 (£1,335 p/mth) | £20,136 (£1,678 p/mth) | £30,036 (£2,503 p/mth) | 
| Pre-tax Income Percentile | 22nd | 38th | 65th | 
| Post-tax | £14,424 (£1,202 p/mth) | £17,232 (£1,436 p/mth) | £23,964 (£1,997 p/mth) | 
| Post-tax Income Percentile | 18th | 33rd | 58th | 
| Percentage Tax Deduction | 10% | 14% | 20% | 
The main function of a press operator is to use the press safely and efficiently to perform the print jobs that employers need. It is imperative that the press operator has a good understanding of the machine and is able to identify wear and damage to the tool to avoid further problems.
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Below are the range of mortgages typically affordable for a single applicant press operator:
| Lowest | Average | Upper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| average gross salary | £16,019 | £20,135 | £30,041 | 
| max mortgage | £72,086 | £90,608 | £135,185 | 
| deposit paid | £8,010 | £10,068 | £15,021 | 
| max purchase price | £80,096 | £100,676 | £150,206 | 
| mortgage repayment p.mth (2.5%|25yr) | £327 | £411 | £613 |