Process Operatives vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Process Operatives and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £10,477 more per year (35% higher)

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess OperativesScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£29,696£40,173-£10,477
Mean Annual£30,964£44,327-£13,363
Monthly£2,475£3,348-£873
Weekly£571£773-£202
Hourly£14.28£19.31-£5.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess OperativesScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£19,124£24,895
25th£25,156£33,129
50th (Median)£29,696£40,173
75th£36,583£54,977
90th (Senior)£44,343£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process Operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Process Operatives is £29,696, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £10,477 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process Operatives and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £10,477 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process Operatives or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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