Chemical and related process operatives vs Skilled agricultural and related trades Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,614 more per year (20% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Skilled agricultural and related trades

£28,501

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Skilled agricultural and related trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,501	+£5,614
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,605	+£7,926
Monthly	£2,843	£2,375	+£468
Weekly	£656	£548	+£108
Hourly	£16.40	£13.70	+£2.70

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Skilled agricultural and related trades
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£15,263
25th	£28,318	£25,182
50th (Median)	£34,115	£28,501
75th	£41,389	£33,771
90th (Senior)	£0	£39,641

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Skilled agricultural and related trades?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Skilled agricultural and related trades earns £28,501 — a difference of £5,614 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Skilled agricultural and related trades?

The difference is £5,614 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Skilled agricultural and related trades?

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.