Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

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

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £10,117 more per year (35% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,501£38,618-£10,117
Mean Annual£29,325£39,719-£10,394
Monthly£2,375£3,218-£843
Weekly£548£743-£195
Hourly£13.70£18.57-£4.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£11,229£25,323
25th£21,002£29,878
50th (Median)£28,501£38,618
75th£36,234£46,430
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 Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £10,117 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £10,117 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant operatives 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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