Chemical and related process operatives vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £1,445 more per year (4% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£32,670+£1,445
Mean Annual£36,531£33,093+£3,438
Monthly£2,843£2,723+£120
Weekly£656£628+£28
Hourly£16.40£15.71+£0.69
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £1,445 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,445 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
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.

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