Chemical and related process operatives vs Human resources and industrial relations officers Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Human resources and industrial relations officers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £600 more per year (2% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Human resources and industrial relations officers

£33,515

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Human resources and industrial relations officers	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£33,515	+£600
Mean Annual	£36,531	£37,460	-£929
Monthly	£2,843	£2,793	+£50
Weekly	£656	£645	+£11
Hourly	£16.40	£16.11	+£0.29

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Human resources and industrial relations officers
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,185
25th	£28,318	£27,906
50th (Median)	£34,115	£33,515
75th	£41,389	£42,344
90th (Senior)	£0	£53,818

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Human resources and industrial relations officers?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Human resources and industrial relations officers earns £33,515 — a difference of £600 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Human resources and industrial relations officers?

The difference is £600 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Human resources and industrial relations officers?

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.