Chemical and related process operatives vs Elementary trades and related occupations Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,515 more per year (19% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Elementary trades and related occupations

£28,600

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Elementary trades and related occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,600	+£5,515
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,856	+£7,675
Monthly	£2,843	£2,383	+£460
Weekly	£656	£550	+£106
Hourly	£16.40	£13.75	+£2.65

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Elementary trades and related occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£12,299
25th	£28,318	£24,138
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,600
75th	£41,389	£35,002
90th (Senior)	£0	£42,668

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Elementary trades and related 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 trades and related occupations earns £28,600 — a difference of £5,515 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Elementary trades and related occupations?

The difference is £5,515 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Elementary trades and related 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.