Chemical and related process operatives vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £13,885 more per year (41% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£48,000-£13,885
Mean Annual£36,531£52,284-£15,753
Monthly£2,843£4,000-£1,157
Weekly£656£923-£267
Hourly£16.40£23.08-£6.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,979£31,000
25th£28,318£38,806
50th (Median)£34,115£48,000
75th£41,389£61,447
90th (Senior)£0£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £13,885 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,885 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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