Pharmaceutical technicians vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Pharmaceutical technicians 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 £5,323 more per year (18% higher)

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmaceutical techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£29,184£34,507-£5,323
Mean Annual£29,236£35,321-£6,085
Monthly£2,432£2,876-£444
Weekly£561£664-£103
Hourly£14.03£16.59-£2.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmaceutical techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£17,402£24,076
25th£23,695£27,603
50th (Median)£29,184£34,507
75th£34,919£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians is £29,184, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,323 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmaceutical technicians and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,323 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmaceutical technicians 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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