Educational support assistants vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Educational support assistants 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 £13,781 more per year (66% higher)

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducational support assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£20,726£34,507-£13,781
Mean Annual£20,298£35,321-£15,023
Monthly£1,727£2,876-£1,149
Weekly£399£664-£265
Hourly£9.96£16.59-£6.63

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducational support assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,417£24,076
25th£15,372£27,603
50th (Median)£20,726£34,507
75th£25,140£40,335
90th (Senior)£29,701£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Educational support assistants or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Educational support assistants is £20,726, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £13,781 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Educational support assistants and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,781 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Educational support assistants 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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