Chemical and related process operatives vs Textiles and Garments Trades Salary

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Textiles and Garments Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,896 more per year (21% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year (gross)

Take-home: £28,082

Textiles and Garments Trades

£28,219

per year (gross)

Take-home: £23,837

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Textiles and Garments Trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£28,219	+£5,896
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,094	+£8,437
Take-Home (Net)	£28,082	£23,837	+£4,245
Monthly (Gross)	£2,843	£2,352	+£491
Weekly (Gross)	£656	£543	+£113
Hourly	£16.40	£13.57	+£2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Textiles and Garments Trades?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Textiles and Garments Trades earns £28,219 — a difference of £5,896 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Textiles and Garments Trades?

The difference is £5,896 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

What is the take-home pay difference?

After tax and National Insurance, a Chemical and related process operatives takes home approximately £28,082 per year, whilst a Textiles and Garments Trades takes home £23,837. The net difference is £4,245.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Textiles and Garments 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.