Chemical and related process operatives vs Food, drink and tobacco process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Food, drink and tobacco process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,468 more per year (19% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Food, drink and tobacco process operatives

£28,647

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Food, drink and tobacco process operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,647	+£5,468
Mean Annual	£36,531	£29,602	+£6,929
Monthly	£2,843	£2,387	+£456
Weekly	£656	£551	+£105
Hourly	£16.40	£13.77	+£2.63

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£18,174
25th	£28,318	£24,514
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,647
75th	£41,389	£34,736
90th (Senior)	£0	£42,506

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives earns £28,647 — a difference of £5,468 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives?

The difference is £5,468 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives?

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.