Chemical and related process operatives vs Educational support assistants Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £13,389 more per year (65% higher)
vs

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesEducational support assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,115£20,726+£13,389
Mean Annual£36,531£20,298+£16,233
Monthly£2,843£1,727+£1,116
Weekly£656£399+£257
Hourly£16.40£9.96+£6.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesEducational support assistants
10th (Entry)£24,979£8,417
25th£28,318£15,372
50th (Median)£34,115£20,726
75th£41,389£25,140
90th (Senior)£0£29,701
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Educational support assistants?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Educational support assistants earns £20,726 — a difference of £13,389 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Educational support assistants?
The difference is £13,389 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Educational support assistants?
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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