Chemical and related process operatives vs Sales Related Occupations Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,037 more per year (22% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Sales Related Occupations

£28,078

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Sales Related Occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,078	+£6,037
Mean Annual	£36,531	£29,007	+£7,524
Monthly	£2,843	£2,340	+£503
Weekly	£656	£540	+£116
Hourly	£16.40	£13.50	+£2.90

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Sales Related Occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,358
25th	£28,318	£24,018
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,078
75th	£41,389	£34,992
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sales Related Occupations?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Sales Related Occupations earns £28,078 — a difference of £6,037 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Sales Related Occupations?

The difference is £6,037 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sales Related Occupations?

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.