Design Occupations vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Design Occupations earns £688 more per year (2% higher)

Design Occupations

£35,195
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign OccupationsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£35,195£34,507+£688
Mean Annual£39,521£35,321+£4,200
Monthly£2,933£2,876+£57
Weekly£677£664+£13
Hourly£16.92£16.59+£0.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDesign OccupationsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£23,403£24,076
25th£29,998£27,603
50th (Median)£35,195£34,507
75th£45,981£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design Occupations or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Design Occupations earns more. The median salary for a Design Occupations is £35,195, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £688 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design Occupations and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £688 per year. Design Occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design Occupations or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Design Occupations 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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