Bank and post office clerks vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Bank and post office clerks and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £11,287 more per year (39% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£28,652£39,939-£11,287
Mean Annual£29,659£39,756-£10,097
Monthly£2,388£3,328-£940
Weekly£551£768-£217
Hourly£13.78£19.20-£5.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£14,824£13,395
25th£23,799£32,059
50th (Median)£28,652£39,939
75th£34,762£48,267
90th (Senior)£44,510£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £11,287 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £11,287 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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