Chemical and related process operatives vs Gardeners and landscape gardeners Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,917 more per year (21% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Gardeners and landscape gardeners

£28,198

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Gardeners and landscape gardeners	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,198	+£5,917
Mean Annual	£36,531	£27,749	+£8,782
Monthly	£2,843	£2,350	+£493
Weekly	£656	£542	+£114
Hourly	£16.40	£13.56	+£2.84

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Gardeners and landscape gardeners
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£12,675
25th	£28,318	£24,540
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,198
75th	£41,389	£32,299
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Gardeners and landscape gardeners?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Gardeners and landscape gardeners earns £28,198 — a difference of £5,917 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Gardeners and landscape gardeners?

The difference is £5,917 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Gardeners and landscape gardeners?

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.