Counsellors vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Other Skilled Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Other Skilled Trades earns £850 more per year (3% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsOther Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£29,252-£850
Mean Annual£28,062£29,763-£1,701
Monthly£2,367£2,438-£71
Weekly£546£563-£17
Hourly£13.65£14.06-£0.41

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsOther Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£12,873£13,008
25th£19,249£22,646
50th (Median)£28,402£29,252
75th£34,590£36,443
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Other Skilled Trades?
A Other Skilled Trades earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £850 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £850 per year. Other Skilled Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Other Skilled Trades?
From a salary perspective, Other Skilled Trades 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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