Chemical and related process operatives vs Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £18,957 more per year (125% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers

£15,158

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£15,158	+£18,957
Mean Annual	£36,531	£16,912	+£19,619
Monthly	£2,843	£1,263	+£1,580
Weekly	£656	£292	+£364
Hourly	£16.40	£7.29	+£9.11

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£5,761
25th	£28,318	£10,191
50th (Median)	£34,115	£15,158
75th	£41,389	£23,257
90th (Senior)	£0	£28,829

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns £15,158 — a difference of £18,957 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?

The difference is £18,957 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?

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.