Chemical and related process operatives vs Coffee shop workers Salary

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Coffee shop workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £20,371 more per year (148% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year (gross)

Take-home: £28,082

Coffee shop workers

£13,744

per year (gross)

Take-home: £13,415

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Coffee shop workers	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£13,744	+£20,371
Mean Annual	£36,531	£14,386	+£22,145
Take-Home (Net)	£28,082	£13,415	+£14,667
Monthly (Gross)	£2,843	£1,145	+£1,698
Weekly (Gross)	£656	£264	+£392
Hourly	£16.40	£6.61	+£9.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Coffee shop workers?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Coffee shop workers earns £13,744 — a difference of £20,371 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Coffee shop workers?

The difference is £20,371 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

What is the take-home pay difference?

After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical and related process operatives takes home approximately £28,082 per year, whilst a Coffee shop workers takes home £13,415. The net difference is £14,667.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Coffee shop workers?

From a salary perspective, Chemical and related process operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.