Bank and post office clerks vs Mechanical engineers Salary

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

Mechanical engineers earns £21,347 more per year (75% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

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

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year (gross)
Take-home: £39,519

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksMechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£28,652£49,999-£21,347
Mean Annual£29,659£53,850-£24,191
Take-Home (Net)£24,149£39,519-£15,370
Monthly (Gross)£2,388£4,167-£1,779
Weekly (Gross)£551£962-£411
Hourly£13.78£24.04-£10.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksMechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£14,824£31,219
25th£23,799£40,001
50th (Median)£28,652£49,999
75th£34,762£62,548
90th (Senior)£44,510£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Mechanical engineers?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £21,347 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £21,347 per year. Mechanical engineers 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 Mechanical engineers takes home £39,519. The net difference is £15,370.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Mechanical engineers?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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