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

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

Chartered surveyors earns £12,027 more per year (36% higher)

Chartered surveyors

£45,198
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered surveyorsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£45,198£33,171+£12,027
Mean Annual£47,880£34,903+£12,977
Monthly£3,767£2,764+£1,003
Weekly£869£638+£231
Hourly£21.73£15.95+£5.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered surveyorsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£28,078£17,094
25th£36,156£26,372
50th (Median)£45,198£33,171
75th£56,975£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered surveyors or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Chartered surveyors earns more. The median salary for a Chartered surveyors is £45,198, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £12,027 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered surveyors and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £12,027 per year. Chartered surveyors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered surveyors or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Chartered surveyors 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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