Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Chemical and related process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Chemical and related process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,614 more per year (20% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChemical and related process operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,501£34,115-£5,614
Mean Annual£29,325£36,531-£7,206
Monthly£2,375£2,843-£468
Weekly£548£656-£108
Hourly£13.70£16.40-£2.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksChemical and related process operatives
10th (Entry)£11,229£24,979
25th£21,002£28,318
50th (Median)£28,501£34,115
75th£36,234£41,389
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Chemical and related process operatives?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives earns £34,115 — a difference of £5,614 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Chemical and related process operatives?
The difference is £5,614 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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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