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

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

Design occupations n.e.c. earns £4,300 more per year (13% higher)
vs

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesDesign occupations n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£38,415-£4,300
Mean Annual£36,531£42,819-£6,288
Monthly£2,843£3,201-£358
Weekly£656£739-£83
Hourly£16.40£18.47-£2.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesDesign occupations n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,979£25,193
25th£28,318£31,778
50th (Median)£34,115£38,415
75th£41,389£51,648
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
A Design occupations n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Design occupations n.e.c. earns £38,415 — a difference of £4,300 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Design occupations n.e.c.?
The difference is £4,300 per year. Design occupations n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Design occupations n.e.c. 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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