Kitchen and catering assistants vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Kitchen and catering 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 £22,036 more per year (177% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricKitchen and catering assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£12,471£34,507-£22,036
Mean Annual£13,906£35,321-£21,415
Monthly£1,039£2,876-£1,837
Weekly£240£664-£424
Hourly£6.00£16.59-£10.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileKitchen and catering assistantsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£3,204£24,076
25th£6,815£27,603
50th (Median)£12,471£34,507
75th£19,369£40,335
90th (Senior)£26,257£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Kitchen and catering assistants or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Kitchen and catering assistants is £12,471, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £22,036 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Kitchen and catering assistants and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £22,036 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Kitchen and catering 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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