Chemical and related process operatives vs Office supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £1,539 more per year (5% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Office supervisors

£32,576

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Office supervisors	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£32,576	+£1,539
Mean Annual	£36,531	£34,058	+£2,473
Monthly	£2,843	£2,715	+£128
Weekly	£656	£626	+£30
Hourly	£16.40	£15.66	+£0.74

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Office supervisors
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£20,371
25th	£28,318	£26,867
50th (Median)	£34,115	£32,576
75th	£41,389	£39,568
90th (Senior)	£0	£48,120

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Office supervisors?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Office supervisors earns £32,576 — a difference of £1,539 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Office supervisors?

The difference is £1,539 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Office supervisors?

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.