Chemical and related process operatives vs Vehicle paint technicians Salary (2025)

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

Vehicle paint technicians earns £3,559 more per year (10% higher)
vs

Vehicle paint technicians

£37,674
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesVehicle paint techniciansDifference
Median Annual£34,115£37,674-£3,559
Mean Annual£36,531£39,323-£2,792
Monthly£2,843£3,140-£297
Weekly£656£725-£69
Hourly£16.40£18.11-£1.71
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Vehicle paint technicians?
A Vehicle paint technicians earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Vehicle paint technicians earns £37,674 — a difference of £3,559 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Vehicle paint technicians?
The difference is £3,559 per year. Vehicle paint technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Vehicle paint technicians?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle paint technicians 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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