Higher level teaching assistants vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Higher level teaching assistants 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 £9,012 more per year (35% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHigher level teaching assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£25,495£34,507-£9,012
Mean Annual£25,219£35,321-£10,102
Monthly£2,125£2,876-£751
Weekly£490£664-£174
Hourly£12.26£16.59-£4.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHigher level teaching assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£12,080£24,076
25th£20,543£27,603
50th (Median)£25,495£34,507
75th£31,475£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Higher level teaching assistants or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Higher level teaching assistants is £25,495, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £9,012 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Higher level teaching assistants and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £9,012 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Higher level teaching assistants 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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