Chemical scientists vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chemical scientists and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £1,216 more per year (3% higher)

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChemical scientistsWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£39,834£38,618+£1,216
Mean Annual£45,616£39,719+£5,897
Monthly£3,320£3,218+£102
Weekly£766£743+£23
Hourly£19.15£18.57+£0.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChemical scientistsWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£25,928£25,323
25th£32,226£29,878
50th (Median)£39,834£38,618
75th£50,662£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical scientists or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Chemical scientists is £39,834, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £1,216 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chemical scientists and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £1,216 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chemical scientists or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Chemical scientists 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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