Chemical and related process operatives vs Environment professionals Salary (2025)

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

Environment professionals earns £8,913 more per year (26% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Environment professionals

£43,028

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Environment professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£43,028	-£8,913
Mean Annual	£36,531	£46,524	-£9,993
Monthly	£2,843	£3,586	-£743
Weekly	£656	£827	-£171
Hourly	£16.40	£20.69	-£4.29

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Environment professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£28,282
25th	£28,318	£34,428
50th (Median)	£34,115	£43,028
75th	£41,389	£54,173
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Environment professionals?

A Environment professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Environment professionals earns £43,028 — a difference of £8,913 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Environment professionals?

The difference is £8,913 per year. Environment professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Environment professionals?

From a salary perspective, Environment professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.