Counsellors vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors 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 £10,216 more per year (36% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£38,618-£10,216
Mean Annual£28,062£39,719-£11,657
Monthly£2,367£3,218-£851
Weekly£546£743-£197
Hourly£13.65£18.57-£4.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£12,873£25,323
25th£19,249£29,878
50th (Median)£28,402£38,618
75th£34,590£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £10,216 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £10,216 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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