Chemical and related process operatives vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £2,405 more per year (8% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Houseparents and residential wardens

£31,710

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Houseparents and residential wardens	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£31,710	+£2,405
Mean Annual	£36,531	£30,609	+£5,922
Monthly	£2,843	£2,643	+£200
Weekly	£656	£610	+£46
Hourly	£16.40	£15.25	+£1.15

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Houseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£15,732
25th	£28,318	£24,191
50th (Median)	£34,115	£31,710
75th	£41,389	£38,478
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Houseparents and residential wardens?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £2,405 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Houseparents and residential wardens?

The difference is £2,405 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Houseparents and residential wardens?

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.