Process operatives n.e.c. vs Quantity surveyors Salary (2025)

How do Process operatives n.e.c. and Quantity surveyors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Quantity surveyors earns £17,313 more per year (50% higher)

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year
vs

Quantity surveyors

£51,820
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess operatives n.e.c.Quantity surveyorsDifference
Median Annual£34,507£51,820-£17,313
Mean Annual£35,321£54,674-£19,353
Monthly£2,876£4,318-£1,442
Weekly£664£997-£333
Hourly£16.59£24.91-£8.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess operatives n.e.c.Quantity surveyors
10th (Entry)£24,076£30,724
25th£27,603£39,542
50th (Median)£34,507£51,820
75th£40,335£65,058
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process operatives n.e.c. or a Quantity surveyors?
A Quantity surveyors earns more. The median salary for a Process operatives n.e.c. is £34,507, whilst a Quantity surveyors earns £51,820 — a difference of £17,313 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process operatives n.e.c. and a Quantity surveyors?
The difference is £17,313 per year. Quantity surveyors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process operatives n.e.c. or a Quantity surveyors?
From a salary perspective, Quantity surveyors 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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