Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Civil engineers Salary

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Civil engineers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Civil engineers earns £22,187 more per year (78% higher)

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks

£28,501
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,040
vs

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year (gross)
Take-home: £39,956

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksCivil engineersDifference
Median Annual£28,501£50,688-£22,187
Mean Annual£29,325£53,281-£23,956
Take-Home (Net)£24,040£39,956-£15,916
Monthly (Gross)£2,375£4,224-£1,849
Weekly (Gross)£548£975-£427
Hourly£13.70£24.37-£10.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksCivil engineers
10th (Entry)£11,229£31,924
25th£21,002£38,900
50th (Median)£28,501£50,688
75th£36,234£66,404
90th (Senior)£47,499£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Civil engineers?
A Civil engineers earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Civil engineers earns £50,688 — a difference of £22,187 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Civil engineers?
The difference is £22,187 per year. Civil engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks takes home approximately £24,040 per year, whilst a Civil engineers takes home £39,956. The net difference is £15,916.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Civil engineers?
From a salary perspective, Civil 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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