Chefs vs Houseparents and residential wardens Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Houseparents and residential wardens salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Houseparents and residential wardens earns £2,792 more per year (10% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsHouseparents and residential wardensDifference
Median Annual£28,918£31,710-£2,792
Mean Annual£27,885£30,609-£2,724
Monthly£2,410£2,643-£233
Weekly£556£610-£54
Hourly£13.90£15.25-£1.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsHouseparents and residential wardens
10th (Entry)£11,986£15,732
25th£19,719£24,191
50th (Median)£28,918£31,710
75th£34,694£38,478
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
A Houseparents and residential wardens earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Houseparents and residential wardens earns £31,710 — a difference of £2,792 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Houseparents and residential wardens?
The difference is £2,792 per year. Houseparents and residential wardens is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Houseparents and residential wardens?
From a salary perspective, Houseparents and residential wardens 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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