Electrical and Electronic Trades vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Electrical and Electronic Trades earns £5,933 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and Electronic TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£40,440£34,507+£5,933
Mean Annual£42,574£35,321+£7,253
Monthly£3,370£2,876+£494
Weekly£778£664+£114
Hourly£19.44£16.59+£2.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and Electronic TradesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£25,756£24,076
25th£33,411£27,603
50th (Median)£40,440£34,507
75th£49,863£40,335
90th (Senior)£60,529£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and Electronic Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Electrical and Electronic Trades earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and Electronic Trades is £40,440, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,933 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and Electronic Trades and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,933 per year. Electrical and Electronic Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and Electronic Trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and Electronic Trades 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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