Chemical and related process operatives vs Data entry administrators Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,533 more per year (24% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Data entry administrators

£27,582

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Data entry administrators	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£27,582	+£6,533
Mean Annual	£36,531	£27,389	+£9,142
Monthly	£2,843	£2,299	+£544
Weekly	£656	£530	+£126
Hourly	£16.40	£13.26	+£3.14

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Data entry administrators
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£12,930
25th	£28,318	£23,841
50th (Median)	£34,115	£27,582
75th	£41,389	£31,731
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Data entry administrators?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Data entry administrators earns £27,582 — a difference of £6,533 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Data entry administrators?

The difference is £6,533 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Data entry administrators?

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.