Chemical and related process operatives vs Legal Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Legal Professionals earns £13,431 more per year (39% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Legal Professionals

£47,546

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Legal Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£47,546	-£13,431
Mean Annual	£36,531	£61,797	-£25,266
Monthly	£2,843	£3,962	-£1,119
Weekly	£656	£914	-£258
Hourly	£16.40	£22.86	-£6.46

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Legal Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,420
25th	£28,318	£31,058
50th (Median)	£34,115	£47,546
75th	£41,389	£70,015
90th (Senior)	£0	£109,531

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Legal Professionals?

A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £13,431 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Legal Professionals?

The difference is £13,431 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Legal Professionals?

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