Education managers vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Education managers and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Education managers earns £6,793 more per year (17% higher)

Education managers

£46,732
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducation managersFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£46,732£39,939+£6,793
Mean Annual£49,738£39,756+£9,982
Monthly£3,894£3,328+£566
Weekly£899£768+£131
Hourly£22.47£19.20+£3.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducation managersFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£28,996£13,395
25th£37,058£32,059
50th (Median)£46,732£39,939
75th£58,134£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Education managers or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Education managers earns more. The median salary for a Education managers is £46,732, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £6,793 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Education managers and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £6,793 per year. Education managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Education managers or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Education managers 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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