Delivery operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Delivery operatives and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Delivery operatives earns £14,882 more per year (147% higher)

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDelivery operativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£25,010£10,128+£14,882
Mean Annual£24,165£12,121+£12,044
Monthly£2,084£844+£1,240
Weekly£481£195+£286
Hourly£12.02£4.87+£7.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDelivery operativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£9,194£2,228
25th£16,322£4,524
50th (Median)£25,010£10,128
75th£30,447£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Delivery operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Delivery operatives earns more. The median salary for a Delivery operatives is £25,010, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £14,882 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Delivery operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £14,882 per year. Delivery operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Delivery operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Delivery 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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