Chemical and related process operatives vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £15,054 more per year (44% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Paramedics

£49,169

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Paramedics	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£49,169	-£15,054
Mean Annual	£36,531	£49,357	-£12,826
Monthly	£2,843	£4,097	-£1,254
Weekly	£656	£946	-£290
Hourly	£16.40	£23.64	-£7.24

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Paramedics
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£30,677
25th	£28,318	£38,770
50th (Median)	£34,115	£49,169
75th	£41,389	£59,136
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £15,054 per year.

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

The difference is £15,054 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Paramedics?

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