Chemical and related process operatives vs Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £5,056 more per year (17% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals

£29,059

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£29,059	+£5,056
Mean Annual	£36,531	£28,365	+£8,166
Monthly	£2,843	£2,422	+£421
Weekly	£656	£559	+£97
Hourly	£16.40	£13.97	+£2.43

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£13,269
25th	£28,318	£22,067
50th (Median)	£34,115	£29,059
75th	£41,389	£35,023
90th (Senior)	£0	£41,692

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals earns £29,059 — a difference of £5,056 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals?

The difference is £5,056 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals?

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.