Chemical and related process operatives vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,212 more per year (18% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Printing Trades

£28,903

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Printing Trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,903	+£5,212
Mean Annual	£36,531	£32,727	+£3,804
Monthly	£2,843	£2,409	+£434
Weekly	£656	£556	+£100
Hourly	£16.40	£13.90	+£2.50

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Printing Trades
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£18,957
25th	£28,318	£24,332
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,903
75th	£41,389	£37,909
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £5,212 per year.

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

The difference is £5,212 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Printing Trades?

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.