Bank and post office clerks vs Finance Professionals Salary

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

Finance Professionals earns £19,672 more per year (69% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

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

Finance Professionals

£48,324
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,313

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksFinance ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,652£48,324-£19,672
Mean Annual£29,659£55,086-£25,427
Take-Home (Net)£24,149£38,313-£14,164
Monthly (Gross)£2,388£4,027-£1,639
Weekly (Gross)£551£929-£378
Hourly£13.78£23.23-£9.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksFinance Professionals
10th (Entry)£14,824£26,888
25th£23,799£34,762
50th (Median)£28,652£48,324
75th£34,762£67,375
90th (Senior)£44,510£87,464

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Finance Professionals?
A Finance Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Finance Professionals earns £48,324 — a difference of £19,672 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Finance Professionals?
The difference is £19,672 per year. Finance Professionals 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 Finance Professionals takes home £38,313. The net difference is £14,164.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Finance Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Finance Professionals 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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