Chemical and related process operatives vs Other Elementary Services Occupations Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Other Elementary Services Occupations salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £22,474 more per year (193% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Other Elementary Services Occupations

£11,641

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Elementary Services Occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£11,641	+£22,474
Mean Annual	£36,531	£13,515	+£23,016
Monthly	£2,843	£970	+£1,873
Weekly	£656	£224	+£432
Hourly	£16.40	£5.60	+£10.80

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Elementary Services Occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£2,672
25th	£28,318	£5,740
50th (Median)	£34,115	£11,641
75th	£41,389	£19,729
90th (Senior)	£0	£26,930

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Other Elementary Services Occupations?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Other Elementary Services Occupations earns £11,641 — a difference of £22,474 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Other Elementary Services Occupations?

The difference is £22,474 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Other Elementary Services Occupations?

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.