Clergy vs Social workers Salary (2025)

How do Clergy and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Social workers earns £10,770 more per year (34% higher)

Clergy

£31,939
per year
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClergySocial workersDifference
Median Annual£31,939£42,709-£10,770
Mean Annual£31,104£41,994-£10,890
Monthly£2,662£3,559-£897
Weekly£614£821-£207
Hourly£15.36£20.53-£5.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClergySocial workers
10th (Entry)£13,530£25,798
25th£25,229£36,474
50th (Median)£31,939£42,709
75th£36,557£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clergy or a Social workers?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Clergy is £31,939, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £10,770 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clergy and a Social workers?
The difference is £10,770 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clergy or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Social workers 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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