Chefs vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £9,700 more per year (34% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£38,618-£9,700
Mean Annual£27,885£39,719-£11,834
Monthly£2,410£3,218-£808
Weekly£556£743-£187
Hourly£13.90£18.57-£4.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£11,986£25,323
25th£19,719£29,878
50th (Median)£28,918£38,618
75th£34,694£46,430
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £9,700 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £9,700 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant 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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