Chemical and related process operatives vs Professional occupations Salary (2025)

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

Professional occupations earns £12,054 more per year (35% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Professional occupations

£46,169

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Professional occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£46,169	-£12,054
Mean Annual	£36,531	£50,604	-£14,073
Monthly	£2,843	£3,847	-£1,004
Weekly	£656	£888	-£232
Hourly	£16.40	£22.20	-£5.80

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Professional occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,655
25th	£28,318	£34,407
50th (Median)	£34,115	£46,169
75th	£41,389	£60,910
90th (Senior)	£0	£80,002

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Professional occupations?

A Professional occupations earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Professional occupations earns £46,169 — a difference of £12,054 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Professional occupations?

The difference is £12,054 per year. Professional occupations is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Professional occupations?

From a salary perspective, Professional occupations offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.