Chemical and related process operatives vs Information Technology Technicians Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Information Technology Technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Information Technology Technicians earns £1,628 more per year (5% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Information Technology Technicians

£35,743

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Information Technology Technicians	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£35,743	-£1,628
Mean Annual	£36,531	£38,624	-£2,093
Monthly	£2,843	£2,979	-£136
Weekly	£656	£687	-£31
Hourly	£16.40	£17.18	-£0.78

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Information Technology Technicians
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,311
25th	£28,318	£28,610
50th (Median)	£34,115	£35,743
75th	£41,389	£45,120
90th (Senior)	£0	£55,713

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Information Technology Technicians?

A Information Technology Technicians earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Information Technology Technicians earns £35,743 — a difference of £1,628 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Information Technology Technicians?

The difference is £1,628 per year. Information Technology Technicians is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Information Technology Technicians?

From a salary perspective, Information Technology Technicians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.