Counsellors vs Information Technology Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Information Technology Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Information Technology Professionals earns £27,598 more per year (97% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsInformation Technology ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£56,000-£27,598
Mean Annual£28,062£60,847-£32,785
Monthly£2,367£4,667-£2,300
Weekly£546£1,077-£531
Hourly£13.65£26.92-£13.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsInformation Technology Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£32,273
25th£19,249£41,864
50th (Median)£28,402£56,000
75th£34,590£74,769
90th (Senior)£0£94,884
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Information Technology Professionals?
A Information Technology Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Information Technology Professionals earns £56,000 — a difference of £27,598 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Information Technology Professionals?
The difference is £27,598 per year. Information Technology Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Information Technology Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Information Technology Professionals 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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