Chemical and related process operatives vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £6,058 more per year (18% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£34,115£40,173-£6,058
Mean Annual£36,531£44,327-£7,796
Monthly£2,843£3,348-£505
Weekly£656£773-£117
Hourly£16.40£19.31-£2.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£24,979£24,895
25th£28,318£33,129
50th (Median)£34,115£40,173
75th£41,389£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £6,058 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £6,058 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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