Bank and post office clerks vs Chefs Salary

How do Bank and post office clerks and Chefs salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chefs earns £266 more per year (1% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,149
vs

Chefs

£28,918
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,341

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksChefsDifference
Median Annual£28,652£28,918-£266
Mean Annual£29,659£27,885+£1,774
Take-Home (Net)£24,149£24,341-£192
Monthly (Gross)£2,388£2,410-£22
Weekly (Gross)£551£556-£5
Hourly£13.78£13.90-£0.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksChefs
10th (Entry)£14,824£11,986
25th£23,799£19,719
50th (Median)£28,652£28,918
75th£34,762£34,694
90th (Senior)£44,510£42,120

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Chefs?
A Chefs earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Chefs earns £28,918 — a difference of £266 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Chefs?
The difference is £266 per year. Chefs is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bank and post office clerks takes home approximately £24,149 per year, whilst a Chefs takes home £24,341. The net difference is £192.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Chefs?
From a salary perspective, Chefs 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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