Food, drink and tobacco process operatives vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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 £5,860 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFood, drink and tobacco process operativesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,647£34,507-£5,860
Mean Annual£29,602£35,321-£5,719
Monthly£2,387£2,876-£489
Weekly£551£664-£113
Hourly£13.77£16.59-£2.82

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFood, drink and tobacco process operativesProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£18,174£24,076
25th£24,514£27,603
50th (Median)£28,647£34,507
75th£34,736£40,335
90th (Senior)£42,506£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives is £28,647, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,860 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,860 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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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