Chemical and related process operatives vs Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,293 more per year (23% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors

£27,822

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£27,822	+£6,293
Mean Annual	£36,531	£27,916	+£8,615
Monthly	£2,843	£2,319	+£524
Weekly	£656	£535	+£121
Hourly	£16.40	£13.38	+£3.02

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,525
25th	£28,318	£20,601
50th (Median)	£34,115	£27,822
75th	£41,389	£33,014
90th (Senior)	£0	£39,787

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors earns £27,822 — a difference of £6,293 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?

The difference is £6,293 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Shopkeepers and Sales Supervisors?

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.