Chemical and related process operatives vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £4,419 more per year (15% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Process Operatives

£29,696

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Process Operatives	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£29,696	+£4,419
Mean Annual	£36,531	£30,964	+£5,567
Monthly	£2,843	£2,475	+£368
Weekly	£656	£571	+£85
Hourly	£16.40	£14.28	+£2.12

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Process Operatives
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£19,124
25th	£28,318	£25,156
50th (Median)	£34,115	£29,696
75th	£41,389	£36,583
90th (Senior)	£0	£44,343

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £4,419 per year.

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

The difference is £4,419 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Process Operatives?

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.