Business and related research professionals vs Chemical and related process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Chemical and related process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Business and related research professionals earns £5,542 more per year (16% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Chemical and related process operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£34,115	+£5,542
Mean Annual	£41,817	£36,531	+£5,286
Monthly	£3,305	£2,843	+£462
Weekly	£763	£656	+£107
Hourly	£19.07	£16.40	+£2.67

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Chemical and related process operatives
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£24,979
25th	£32,002	£28,318
50th (Median)	£39,657	£34,115
75th	£47,593	£41,389
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Chemical and related process operatives?

A Business and related research professionals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives earns £34,115 — a difference of £5,542 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Chemical and related process operatives?

The difference is £5,542 per year. Business and related research professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Chemical and related process operatives?

From a salary perspective, Business and related research professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.