The salary trajectory of a Factory Operative ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £24,442 per year (estimate) and goes up to £30,441 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Factory Operative at Walkers Shortbread is £74,424 per year or £36 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £136,195 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £55,818 (25th percentile) and £104,193 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Walkers Shortbread Factory Operative professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.