Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) vs Chemical and related process operatives Salary

How do Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and Chemical and related process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £4,414 more per year (15% higher)

Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

£29,701
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,904
vs

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,082

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Chemical and related process operativesDifference
Median Annual£29,701£34,115-£4,414
Mean Annual£30,875£36,531-£5,656
Take-Home (Net)£24,904£28,082-£3,178
Monthly (Gross)£2,475£2,843-£368
Weekly (Gross)£571£656-£85
Hourly£14.28£16.40-£2.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Chemical and related process operatives
10th (Entry)£19,338£24,979
25th£25,819£28,318
50th (Median)£29,701£34,115
75th£35,394£41,389
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Chemical and related process operatives?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) is £29,701, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives earns £34,115 — a difference of £4,414 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and a Chemical and related process operatives?
The difference is £4,414 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) takes home approximately £24,904 per year, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives takes home £28,082. The net difference is £3,178.
Should I become a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Chemical and related process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Chemical and related process operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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