Chemical and related process operatives vs Project support officers Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £715 more per year (2% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Project support officers

£33,400

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Project support officers	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£33,400	+£715
Mean Annual	£36,531	£35,023	+£1,508
Monthly	£2,843	£2,783	+£60
Weekly	£656	£642	+£14
Hourly	£16.40	£16.06	+£0.34

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Project support officers
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£21,055
25th	£28,318	£27,045
50th (Median)	£34,115	£33,400
75th	£41,389	£41,420
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Project support officers?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Project support officers earns £33,400 — a difference of £715 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Project support officers?

The difference is £715 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Project support officers?

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.