Chemical and related process operatives vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £7,373 more per year (28% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Records clerks and assistants	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£26,742	+£7,373
Mean Annual	£36,531	£27,332	+£9,199
Monthly	£2,843	£2,229	+£614
Weekly	£656	£514	+£142
Hourly	£16.40	£12.86	+£3.54

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Records clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£14,767
25th	£28,318	£21,436
50th (Median)	£34,115	£26,742
75th	£41,389	£32,205
90th (Senior)	£0	£38,926

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £7,373 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Records clerks and assistants?

The difference is £7,373 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?

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.