Chemical and related process operatives vs Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,606 more per year (24% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades

£27,509

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£27,509	+£6,606
Mean Annual	£36,531	£26,987	+£9,544
Monthly	£2,843	£2,292	+£551
Weekly	£656	£529	+£127
Hourly	£16.40	£13.23	+£3.17

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£11,589
25th	£28,318	£19,046
50th (Median)	£34,115	£27,509
75th	£41,389	£33,797
90th (Senior)	£0	£40,638

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earns £27,509 — a difference of £6,606 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?

The difference is £6,606 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?

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.