Butchers vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Butchers and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Butchers earns £17,632 more per year (174% higher)

Butchers

£27,760
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricButchersWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£27,760£10,128+£17,632
Mean Annual£28,078£12,121+£15,957
Monthly£2,313£844+£1,469
Weekly£534£195+£339
Hourly£13.35£4.87+£8.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileButchersWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£15,237£2,228
25th£23,951£4,524
50th (Median)£27,760£10,128
75th£33,317£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Butchers or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Butchers earns more. The median salary for a Butchers is £27,760, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £17,632 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Butchers and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £17,632 per year. Butchers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Butchers or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Butchers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons