Cooks vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Cooks and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £17,835 more per year (86% higher)

Cooks

£20,783
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCooksWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£20,783£38,618-£17,835
Mean Annual£20,585£39,719-£19,134
Monthly£1,732£3,218-£1,486
Weekly£400£743-£343
Hourly£9.99£18.57-£8.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCooksWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£8,511£25,323
25th£14,021£29,878
50th (Median)£20,783£38,618
75th£25,824£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cooks or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Cooks is £20,783, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £17,835 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cooks and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £17,835 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cooks or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant operatives 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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