Chemical and related process operatives vs Legal professionals n.e.c. Salary

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Legal professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £1,059 more per year (3% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,082
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,320

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesLegal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£33,056+£1,059
Mean Annual£36,531£53,552-£17,021
Take-Home (Net)£28,082£27,320+£762
Monthly (Gross)£2,843£2,755+£88
Weekly (Gross)£656£636+£20
Hourly£16.40£15.89+£0.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesLegal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,979£22,657
25th£28,318£25,495
50th (Median)£34,115£33,056
75th£41,389£51,507
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £1,059 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,059 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical and related process operatives takes home approximately £28,082 per year, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. takes home £27,320. The net difference is £762.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
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.

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