Process Operatives vs Records clerks and assistants Salary

How do Process Operatives and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Process Operatives earns £2,954 more per year (11% higher)

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,901
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,774

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess OperativesRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£29,696£26,742+£2,954
Mean Annual£30,964£27,332+£3,632
Take-Home (Net)£24,901£22,774+£2,127
Monthly (Gross)£2,475£2,229+£246
Weekly (Gross)£571£514+£57
Hourly£14.28£12.86+£1.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess OperativesRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£19,124£14,767
25th£25,156£21,436
50th (Median)£29,696£26,742
75th£36,583£32,205
90th (Senior)£44,343£38,926

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process Operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Process Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process Operatives is £29,696, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £2,954 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process Operatives and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £2,954 per year. Process Operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Process Operatives takes home approximately £24,901 per year, whilst a Records clerks and assistants takes home £22,774. The net difference is £2,127.
Should I become a Process Operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Process Operatives 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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