Electrical and electronics technicians vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronics technicians and Process Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronics technicians earns £11,171 more per year (38% higher)
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronics techniciansProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£40,867£29,696+£11,171
Mean Annual£41,525£30,964+£10,561
Monthly£3,406£2,475+£931
Weekly£786£571+£215
Hourly£19.65£14.28+£5.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronics techniciansProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£25,433£19,124
25th£29,962£25,156
50th (Median)£40,867£29,696
75th£48,726£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Process Operatives?
A Electrical and electronics technicians earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronics technicians is £40,867, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £11,171 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronics technicians and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £11,171 per year. Electrical and electronics technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Process Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronics technicians 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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