Chemical and related process operatives vs Construction Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Construction Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £167 more per year (0% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Construction Operatives

£33,948

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Construction Operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£33,948	+£167
Mean Annual	£36,531	£35,195	+£1,336
Monthly	£2,843	£2,829	+£14
Weekly	£656	£653	+£3
Hourly	£16.40	£16.32	+£0.08

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Construction Operatives
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£17,089
25th	£28,318	£26,909
50th (Median)	£34,115	£33,948
75th	£41,389	£42,454
90th (Senior)	£0	£53,213

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Construction Operatives?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Construction Operatives earns £33,948 — a difference of £167 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Construction Operatives?

The difference is £167 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Construction Operatives?

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.