Groundworkers vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Groundworkers earns £7,790 more per year (26% higher)

Groundworkers

£37,486
per year
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGroundworkersProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£37,486£29,696+£7,790
Mean Annual£38,039£30,964+£7,075
Monthly£3,124£2,475+£649
Weekly£721£571+£150
Hourly£18.02£14.28+£3.74

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGroundworkersProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£26,867£19,124
25th£30,598£25,156
50th (Median)£37,486£29,696
75th£45,271£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Groundworkers or a Process Operatives?
A Groundworkers earns more. The median salary for a Groundworkers is £37,486, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £7,790 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Groundworkers and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £7,790 per year. Groundworkers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Groundworkers or a Process Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Groundworkers 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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