Chemical and related process operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £23,987 more per year (237% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical and related process operativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£34,115£10,128+£23,987
Mean Annual£36,531£12,121+£24,410
Monthly£2,843£844+£1,999
Weekly£656£195+£461
Hourly£16.40£4.87+£11.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical and related process operativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£24,979£2,228
25th£28,318£4,524
50th (Median)£34,115£10,128
75th£41,389£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £23,987 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £23,987 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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