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

How do Credit controllers 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 £11,511 more per year (40% higher)

Credit controllers

£28,428
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCredit controllersFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£28,428£39,939-£11,511
Mean Annual£29,471£39,756-£10,285
Monthly£2,369£3,328-£959
Weekly£547£768-£221
Hourly£13.67£19.20-£5.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCredit controllersFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£16,896£13,395
25th£24,514£32,059
50th (Median)£28,428£39,939
75th£34,653£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Credit controllers or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Credit controllers is £28,428, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £11,511 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Credit controllers and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £11,511 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Credit controllers 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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