Bricklayers vs Chemical and related process operatives Salary

How do Bricklayers 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 £720 more per year (2% higher)

Bricklayers

£33,395
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,564
vs

Chemical and related process operatives

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricBricklayersChemical and related process operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,395£34,115-£720
Mean Annual£33,035£36,531-£3,496
Take-Home (Net)£27,564£28,082-£518
Monthly (Gross)£2,783£2,843-£60
Weekly (Gross)£642£656-£14
Hourly£16.06£16.40-£0.34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bricklayers or a Chemical and related process operatives?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Bricklayers is £33,395, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives earns £34,115 — a difference of £720 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bricklayers and a Chemical and related process operatives?
The difference is £720 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 Bricklayers takes home approximately £27,564 per year, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives takes home £28,082. The net difference is £518.
Should I become a Bricklayers 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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