Chefs vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £543 more per year (2% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,918£29,461-£543
Mean Annual£27,885£29,769-£1,884
Monthly£2,410£2,455-£45
Weekly£556£567-£11
Hourly£13.90£14.16-£0.26
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £543 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £543 per year. Other skilled trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Other skilled trades n.e.c. 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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