Catering and bar managers vs Counsellors Salary

How do Catering and bar managers and Counsellors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Catering and bar managers earns £1,273 more per year (4% higher)

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,886
vs

Counsellors

£28,402
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,969

Detailed Comparison

MetricCatering and bar managersCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£29,675£28,402+£1,273
Mean Annual£29,033£28,062+£971
Take-Home (Net)£24,886£23,969+£917
Monthly (Gross)£2,473£2,367+£106
Weekly (Gross)£571£546+£25
Hourly£14.27£13.65+£0.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCatering and bar managersCounsellors
10th (Entry)£13,786£12,873
25th£23,382£19,249
50th (Median)£29,675£28,402
75th£35,117£34,590
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Catering and bar managers or a Counsellors?
A Catering and bar managers earns more. The median salary for a Catering and bar managers is £29,675, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £1,273 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Catering and bar managers and a Counsellors?
The difference is £1,273 per year. Catering and bar managers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Catering and bar managers takes home approximately £24,886 per year, whilst a Counsellors takes home £23,969. The net difference is £917.
Should I become a Catering and bar managers or a Counsellors?
From a salary perspective, Catering and bar managers 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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