Chemical and related process operatives vs Solicitors and lawyers Salary (2025)

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

Solicitors and lawyers earns £20,888 more per year (61% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Solicitors and lawyers

£55,003

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Solicitors and lawyers	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£55,003	-£20,888
Mean Annual	£36,531	£66,660	-£30,129
Monthly	£2,843	£4,584	-£1,741
Weekly	£656	£1,058	-£402
Hourly	£16.40	£26.44	-£10.04

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Solicitors and lawyers
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£28,803
25th	£28,318	£39,218
50th (Median)	£34,115	£55,003
75th	£41,389	£75,395
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Solicitors and lawyers?

A Solicitors and lawyers earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Solicitors and lawyers earns £55,003 — a difference of £20,888 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Solicitors and lawyers?

The difference is £20,888 per year. Solicitors and lawyers is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Solicitors and lawyers?

From a salary perspective, Solicitors and lawyers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.