Caretakers vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary

How do Caretakers and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Weighers, graders and sorters earns £4,112 more per year (16% higher)

Caretakers

£25,787
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,086
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,047

Detailed Comparison

MetricCaretakersWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£25,787£29,899-£4,112
Mean Annual£23,627£29,868-£6,241
Take-Home (Net)£22,086£25,047-£2,961
Monthly (Gross)£2,149£2,492-£343
Weekly (Gross)£496£575-£79
Hourly£12.40£14.37-£1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Caretakers or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Weighers, graders and sorters earns more. The median salary for a Caretakers is £25,787, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £4,112 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Caretakers and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £4,112 per year. Weighers, graders and sorters is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Caretakers takes home approximately £22,086 per year, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters takes home £25,047. The net difference is £2,961.
Should I become a Caretakers or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
From a salary perspective, Weighers, graders and sorters 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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