Counsellors vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £11,537 more per year (41% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£28,402£39,939-£11,537
Mean Annual£28,062£39,756-£11,694
Monthly£2,367£3,328-£961
Weekly£546£768-£222
Hourly£13.65£19.20-£5.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£12,873£13,395
25th£19,249£32,059
50th (Median)£28,402£39,939
75th£34,590£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £11,537 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £11,537 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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