Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Cooks Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Cooks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £7,718 more per year (37% higher)
vs

Cooks

£20,783
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksCooksDifference
Median Annual£28,501£20,783+£7,718
Mean Annual£29,325£20,585+£8,740
Monthly£2,375£1,732+£643
Weekly£548£400+£148
Hourly£13.70£9.99+£3.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksCooks
10th (Entry)£11,229£8,511
25th£21,002£14,021
50th (Median)£28,501£20,783
75th£36,234£25,824
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 Cooks?
A Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Cooks earns £20,783 — a difference of £7,718 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Cooks?
The difference is £7,718 per year. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Cooks?
From a salary perspective, Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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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