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

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £9,136 more per year (37% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Legal secretaries

£24,979

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Legal secretaries	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£24,979	+£9,136
Mean Annual	£36,531	£25,031	+£11,500
Monthly	£2,843	£2,082	+£761
Weekly	£656	£480	+£176
Hourly	£16.40	£12.01	+£4.39

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Legal secretaries
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,139
25th	£28,318	£19,380
50th (Median)	£34,115	£24,979
75th	£41,389	£28,626
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Legal secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £9,136 per year.

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

The difference is £9,136 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

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

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.