Chemical and related process operatives vs Sewing machinists Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £9,705 more per year (40% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Sewing machinists

£24,410

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Sewing machinists	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£24,410	+£9,705
Mean Annual	£36,531	£23,194	+£13,337
Monthly	£2,843	£2,034	+£809
Weekly	£656	£469	+£187
Hourly	£16.40	£11.74	+£4.66

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Sewing machinists
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£11,396
25th	£28,318	£16,510
50th (Median)	£34,115	£24,410
75th	£41,389	£27,979
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sewing machinists?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Sewing machinists earns £24,410 — a difference of £9,705 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Sewing machinists?

The difference is £9,705 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Sewing machinists?

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.