Chemical and related process operatives vs Elementary Process Plant Occupations Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,308 more per year (23% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Elementary Process Plant Occupations

£27,807

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Elementary Process Plant Occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£27,807	+£6,308
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,135	+£8,396
Monthly	£2,843	£2,317	+£526
Weekly	£656	£535	+£121
Hourly	£16.40	£13.37	+£3.03

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Elementary Process Plant Occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,118
25th	£28,318	£24,217
50th (Median)	£34,115	£27,807
75th	£41,389	£33,369
90th (Senior)	£0	£39,782

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Elementary Process Plant Occupations?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Elementary Process Plant Occupations earns £27,807 — a difference of £6,308 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Elementary Process Plant Occupations?

The difference is £6,308 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Elementary Process Plant Occupations?

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.