Chemical and related process operatives vs Secretarial and related occupations Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £11,860 more per year (53% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Secretarial and related occupations

£22,255

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Secretarial and related occupations	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£22,255	+£11,860
Mean Annual	£36,531	£23,001	+£13,530
Monthly	£2,843	£1,855	+£988
Weekly	£656	£428	+£228
Hourly	£16.40	£10.70	+£5.70

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Secretarial and related occupations
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£8,537
25th	£28,318	£13,181
50th (Median)	£34,115	£22,255
75th	£41,389	£29,435
90th (Senior)	£0	£38,394

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Secretarial and 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 Secretarial and related occupations earns £22,255 — a difference of £11,860 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Secretarial and related occupations?

The difference is £11,860 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Secretarial and 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.