Chemical and related process operatives vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Pharmacists earns £13,494 more per year (40% higher)
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£34,115£47,609-£13,494
Mean Annual£36,531£46,221-£9,690
Monthly£2,843£3,967-£1,124
Weekly£656£916-£260
Hourly£16.40£22.89-£6.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesPharmacists
10th (Entry)£24,979£24,843
25th£28,318£33,040
50th (Median)£34,115£47,609
75th£41,389£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £13,494 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £13,494 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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