Chefs vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £11,255 more per year (39% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£28,918£40,173-£11,255
Mean Annual£27,885£44,327-£16,442
Monthly£2,410£3,348-£938
Weekly£556£773-£217
Hourly£13.90£19.31-£5.41

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£11,986£24,895
25th£19,719£33,129
50th (Median)£28,918£40,173
75th£34,694£54,977
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £11,255 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £11,255 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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