Chemical and related process operatives vs Painters and decorators Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £1,502 more per year (5% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Painters and decorators

£32,613

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Painters and decorators	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£32,613	+£1,502
Mean Annual	£36,531	£32,952	+£3,579
Monthly	£2,843	£2,718	+£125
Weekly	£656	£627	+£29
Hourly	£16.40	£15.68	+£0.72

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Painters and decorators
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£15,388
25th	£28,318	£25,563
50th (Median)	£34,115	£32,613
75th	£41,389	£39,688
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Painters and decorators?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Painters and decorators earns £32,613 — a difference of £1,502 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Painters and decorators?

The difference is £1,502 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Painters and decorators?

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.