Salary insights
Chemicals salary in the UK — 2026
Live salary data for chemicals roles across the UK, derived from 7 current listings on FactoryHire.
Median pay
£35,000
25th percentile
£29,132
75th percentile
£36,627
Range observed
£26,019 – £47,000
Salaries shown are gross annual full-time equivalent. Hourly-paid roles and role-types without disclosed pay are excluded from the percentile calculations.
Chemicals pay by UK region
Median annual pay observed across live listings, region by region.
| Region | Roles | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 2 | £36,627 | £36,627 – £45,685 |
Top chemicals employers currently hiring
Direct employers with the most live chemicals listings on the board. Recruitment agencies are excluded.
Huntsman Corporation1Kronospan1Russell Taylor Group Ltd1AWD Online1Scott Bader Global1INEOS1
Sample live chemicals roles
Open in board →Process Operator
FeaturedINEOSGrangemouthPermanent
£41,000 – £47,000Today
ChemicalsScotlandContinental shift (12hr)
Process Operator
Huntsman CorporationLlanelliPermanent
£36,627 – £36,6272w ago
ChemicalsWales
Chemical Plants Manager
KronospanWrexhamPermanent
£45,685 – £45,6853w ago
ChemicalsWales
Chemical Process Operator 2025
Pertemps West BromwichAgencyOldburyPermanent
£29,889 – £29,8894w ago
ChemicalsWest Midlands
Chemical Process Operator
Russell Taylor Group LtdWinsfordPermanent
£35,000 – £35,0005w ago
ChemicalsNorth West
Paint Shop Preparation Technician / Prepper
AWD OnlineRotherhamPermanent
£26,019 – £26,0195w ago
ChemicalsYorkshire & Humber
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