Chemical and related process operatives vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £3,381 more per year (11% higher)
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£30,734+£3,381
Mean Annual£36,531£31,371+£5,160
Monthly£2,843£2,561+£282
Weekly£656£591+£65
Hourly£16.40£14.78+£1.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,979£14,788
25th£28,318£25,464
50th (Median)£34,115£30,734
75th£41,389£37,893
90th (Senior)£0£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
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 n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £3,381 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £3,381 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 n.e.c.?
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.

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