Chemical and related process operatives vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £4,931 more per year (17% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Pharmaceutical technicians	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£29,184	+£4,931
Mean Annual	£36,531	£29,236	+£7,295
Monthly	£2,843	£2,432	+£411
Weekly	£656	£561	+£95
Hourly	£16.40	£14.03	+£2.37

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Pharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£17,402
25th	£28,318	£23,695
50th (Median)	£34,115	£29,184
75th	£41,389	£34,919
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £4,931 per year.

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

The difference is £4,931 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?

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.