Cooks vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Cooks and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process operatives n.e.c. earns £13,724 more per year (66% higher)

Cooks

£20,783
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCooksProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£20,783£34,507-£13,724
Mean Annual£20,585£35,321-£14,736
Monthly£1,732£2,876-£1,144
Weekly£400£664-£264
Hourly£9.99£16.59-£6.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCooksProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,511£24,076
25th£14,021£27,603
50th (Median)£20,783£34,507
75th£25,824£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cooks or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Cooks is £20,783, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £13,724 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cooks and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,724 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cooks or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Process operatives n.e.c. 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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