Chemical and related process operatives vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £18,785 more per year (55% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,115£52,900-£18,785
Mean Annual£36,531£56,897-£20,366
Monthly£2,843£4,408-£1,565
Weekly£656£1,017-£361
Hourly£16.40£25.43-£9.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£24,979£31,605
25th£28,318£43,810
50th (Median)£34,115£52,900
75th£41,389£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £18,785 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £18,785 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport operatives 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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