Chartered and certified accountants vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £13,071 more per year (39% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£46,242£33,171+£13,071
Mean Annual£50,322£34,903+£15,419
Monthly£3,854£2,764+£1,090
Weekly£889£638+£251
Hourly£22.23£15.95+£6.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£17,094
25th£34,220£26,372
50th (Median)£46,242£33,171
75th£63,670£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £13,071 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £13,071 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Chartered and certified accountants 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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