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

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

Process operatives n.e.c. earns £392 more per year (1% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,115£34,507-£392
Mean Annual£36,531£35,321+£1,210
Monthly£2,843£2,876-£33
Weekly£656£664-£8
Hourly£16.40£16.59-£0.19

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,979£24,076
25th£28,318£27,603
50th (Median)£34,115£34,507
75th£41,389£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £392 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £392 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Process operatives n.e.c. 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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