Civil engineers vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Civil engineers and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Civil engineers earns £40,560 more per year (400% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£50,688£10,128+£40,560
Mean Annual£53,281£12,121+£41,160
Monthly£4,224£844+£3,380
Weekly£975£195+£780
Hourly£24.37£4.87+£19.50

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£31,924£2,228
25th£38,900£4,524
50th (Median)£50,688£10,128
75th£66,404£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Civil engineers earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £40,560 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £40,560 per year. Civil engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Civil engineers 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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