Building Finishing Trades vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process operatives n.e.c. earns £1,138 more per year (3% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£33,369£34,507-£1,138
Mean Annual£34,220£35,321-£1,101
Monthly£2,781£2,876-£95
Weekly£642£664-£22
Hourly£16.04£16.59-£0.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuilding Finishing TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£18,461£24,076
25th£26,654£27,603
50th (Median)£33,369£34,507
75th£39,432£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £1,138 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,138 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Process operatives n.e.c. 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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