Carpenters and joiners vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Carpenters and joiners earns £647 more per year (2% higher)

Carpenters and joiners

£35,154
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCarpenters and joinersProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£35,154£34,507+£647
Mean Annual£37,366£35,321+£2,045
Monthly£2,930£2,876+£54
Weekly£676£664+£12
Hourly£16.90£16.59+£0.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCarpenters and joinersProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£21,357£24,076
25th£28,777£27,603
50th (Median)£35,154£34,507
75th£41,217£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Carpenters and joiners or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Carpenters and joiners earns more. The median salary for a Carpenters and joiners is £35,154, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £647 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Carpenters and joiners and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £647 per year. Carpenters and joiners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Carpenters and joiners or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Carpenters and joiners 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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