Chemical and related process operatives vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £4,863 more per year (17% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Skilled Trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£29,252	+£4,863
Mean Annual	£36,531	£29,763	+£6,768
Monthly	£2,843	£2,438	+£405
Weekly	£656	£563	+£93
Hourly	£16.40	£14.06	+£2.34

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,008
25th	£28,318	£22,646
50th (Median)	£34,115	£29,252
75th	£41,389	£36,443
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Other Skilled Trades?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £4,863 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Other Skilled Trades?

The difference is £4,863 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Other Skilled Trades?

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.