Chefs vs Metal making and treating process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Metal making and treating process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £5,636 more per year (19% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsMetal making and treating process operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£34,554-£5,636
Mean Annual£27,885£35,618-£7,733
Monthly£2,410£2,880-£470
Weekly£556£665-£109
Hourly£13.90£16.61-£2.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsMetal making and treating process operatives
10th (Entry)£11,986£23,371
25th£19,719£29,268
50th (Median)£28,918£34,554
75th£34,694£40,726
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives earns £34,554 — a difference of £5,636 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Metal making and treating process operatives?
The difference is £5,636 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal making and treating process operatives 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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