Chefs vs Stonemasons and related trades Salary

How do Chefs and Stonemasons and related trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Stonemasons and related trades earns £5,156 more per year (18% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,341
vs

Stonemasons and related trades

£34,074
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,053

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsStonemasons and related tradesDifference
Median Annual£28,918£34,074-£5,156
Mean Annual£27,885£35,634-£7,749
Take-Home (Net)£24,341£28,053-£3,712
Monthly (Gross)£2,410£2,840-£430
Weekly (Gross)£556£655-£99
Hourly£13.90£16.38-£2.48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Stonemasons and related trades?
A Stonemasons and related trades earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Stonemasons and related trades earns £34,074 — a difference of £5,156 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Stonemasons and related trades?
The difference is £5,156 per year. Stonemasons and related trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Chefs takes home approximately £24,341 per year, whilst a Stonemasons and related trades takes home £28,053. The net difference is £3,712.
Should I become a Chefs or a Stonemasons and related trades?
From a salary perspective, Stonemasons and related trades 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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