Chemical and related process operatives vs Metal making and treating process operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £439 more per year (1% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Metal making and treating process operatives

£34,554

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Metal making and treating process operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£34,554	-£439
Mean Annual	£36,531	£35,618	+£913
Monthly	£2,843	£2,880	-£37
Weekly	£656	£665	-£9
Hourly	£16.40	£16.61	-£0.21

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Metal making and treating process operatives
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£23,371
25th	£28,318	£29,268
50th (Median)	£34,115	£34,554
75th	£41,389	£40,726
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Metal making and treating process operatives?

A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives earns £34,554 — a difference of £439 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Metal making and treating process operatives?

The difference is £439 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Metal making and treating process operatives?

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