Chemical and related process operatives vs Public Services Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Public Services Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Public Services Associate Professionals earns £3,867 more per year (11% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Public Services Associate Professionals

£37,982

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Public Services Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£37,982	-£3,867
Mean Annual	£36,531	£38,801	-£2,270
Monthly	£2,843	£3,165	-£322
Weekly	£656	£730	-£74
Hourly	£16.40	£18.26	-£1.86

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Public Services Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,493
25th	£28,318	£31,736
50th (Median)	£34,115	£37,982
75th	£41,389	£45,350
90th (Senior)	£0	£52,389

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Public Services Associate Professionals?

A Public Services Associate Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Public Services Associate Professionals earns £37,982 — a difference of £3,867 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Public Services Associate Professionals?

The difference is £3,867 per year. Public Services Associate Professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Public Services Associate Professionals?

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