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

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £9,403 more per year (38% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Medical secretaries

£24,712

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Medical secretaries	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£24,712	+£9,403
Mean Annual	£36,531	£23,580	+£12,951
Monthly	£2,843	£2,059	+£784
Weekly	£656	£475	+£181
Hourly	£16.40	£11.88	+£4.52

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Medical secretaries
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£12,836
25th	£28,318	£17,731
50th (Median)	£34,115	£24,712
75th	£41,389	£29,116
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Medical secretaries earns £24,712 — a difference of £9,403 per year.

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

The difference is £9,403 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Medical 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.