Chemical and related process operatives vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

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

Vehicle Trades earns £2,792 more per year (8% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Vehicle Trades

£36,907

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Vehicle Trades	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£36,907	-£2,792
Mean Annual	£36,531	£39,359	-£2,828
Monthly	£2,843	£3,076	-£233
Weekly	£656	£710	-£54
Hourly	£16.40	£17.74	-£1.34

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Vehicle Trades
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£24,806
25th	£28,318	£30,473
50th (Median)	£34,115	£36,907
75th	£41,389	£46,341
90th (Senior)	£0	£56,652

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Vehicle Trades earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £2,792 per year.

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

The difference is £2,792 per year. Vehicle Trades is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Vehicle Trades?

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