Engineering Professionals vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering Professionals earns £15,748 more per year (46% higher)

Engineering Professionals

£50,255
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering ProfessionalsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£50,255£34,507+£15,748
Mean Annual£53,771£35,321+£18,450
Monthly£4,188£2,876+£1,312
Weekly£966£664+£302
Hourly£24.16£16.59+£7.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering ProfessionalsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£32,002£24,076
25th£40,001£27,603
50th (Median)£50,255£34,507
75th£63,722£40,335
90th (Senior)£77,639£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering Professionals or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Engineering Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Engineering Professionals is £50,255, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £15,748 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering Professionals and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £15,748 per year. Engineering Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering Professionals or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering Professionals 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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