Authors, writers and translators vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary

How do Authors, writers and translators and Engineering professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £11,208 more per year (30% higher)

Authors, writers and translators

£36,792
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,010
vs

Engineering professionals n.e.c.

£48,000
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,080

Detailed Comparison

MetricAuthors, writers and translatorsEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,792£48,000-£11,208
Mean Annual£39,876£52,284-£12,408
Take-Home (Net)£30,010£38,080-£8,070
Monthly (Gross)£3,066£4,000-£934
Weekly (Gross)£708£923-£215
Hourly£17.69£23.08-£5.39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Authors, writers and translators or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Authors, writers and translators is £36,792, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £11,208 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Authors, writers and translators and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £11,208 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Authors, writers and translators takes home approximately £30,010 per year, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. takes home £38,080. The net difference is £8,070.
Should I become a Authors, writers and translators or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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