Chartered surveyors vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

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

Chartered surveyors earns £5,259 more per year (13% higher)

Chartered surveyors

£45,198
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered surveyorsFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£45,198£39,939+£5,259
Mean Annual£47,880£39,756+£8,124
Monthly£3,767£3,328+£439
Weekly£869£768+£101
Hourly£21.73£19.20+£2.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered surveyorsFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£28,078£13,395
25th£36,156£32,059
50th (Median)£45,198£39,939
75th£56,975£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered surveyors or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Chartered surveyors earns more. The median salary for a Chartered surveyors is £45,198, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £5,259 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered surveyors and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £5,259 per year. Chartered surveyors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered surveyors or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Chartered surveyors 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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