Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £19,499 more per year (68% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,501£48,000-£19,499
Mean Annual£29,325£52,284-£22,959
Monthly£2,375£4,000-£1,625
Weekly£548£923-£375
Hourly£13.70£23.08-£9.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,229£31,000
25th£21,002£38,806
50th (Median)£28,501£48,000
75th£36,234£61,447
90th (Senior)£47,499£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £19,499 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £19,499 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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