Chemical and related process operatives vs Counsellors Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,713 more per year (20% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Counsellors

£28,402

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Counsellors	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,402	+£5,713
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,062	+£8,469
Monthly	£2,843	£2,367	+£476
Weekly	£656	£546	+£110
Hourly	£16.40	£13.65	+£2.75

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Counsellors
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£12,873
25th	£28,318	£19,249
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,402
75th	£41,389	£34,590
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £5,713 per year.

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

The difference is £5,713 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Counsellors?

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.