Catering and bar managers vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Catering and bar managers and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £10,264 more per year (35% higher)

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCatering and bar managersFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£29,675£39,939-£10,264
Mean Annual£29,033£39,756-£10,723
Monthly£2,473£3,328-£855
Weekly£571£768-£197
Hourly£14.27£19.20-£4.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCatering and bar managersFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£13,786£13,395
25th£23,382£32,059
50th (Median)£29,675£39,939
75th£35,117£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Catering and bar managers or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Catering and bar managers is £29,675, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £10,264 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Catering and bar managers and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £10,264 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Catering and bar managers or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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