Horticultural trades vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Horticultural trades 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 £8,527 more per year (33% higher)

Horticultural trades

£25,980
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHorticultural tradesProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£25,980£34,507-£8,527
Mean Annual£25,897£35,321-£9,424
Monthly£2,165£2,876-£711
Weekly£500£664-£164
Hourly£12.49£16.59-£4.10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Horticultural trades or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Horticultural trades is £25,980, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £8,527 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Horticultural trades and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £8,527 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Horticultural trades 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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