Chemical and related process operatives vs Teaching assistants Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £12,737 more per year (60% higher)
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesTeaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,115£21,378+£12,737
Mean Annual£36,531£20,486+£16,045
Monthly£2,843£1,782+£1,061
Weekly£656£411+£245
Hourly£16.40£10.28+£6.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesTeaching assistants
10th (Entry)£24,979£9,434
25th£28,318£16,092
50th (Median)£34,115£21,378
75th£41,389£25,464
90th (Senior)£0£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Teaching assistants?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £12,737 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £12,737 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Teaching assistants?
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.

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