Education managers vs Social workers Salary (2025)

How do Education managers and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Education managers earns £4,023 more per year (9% higher)

Education managers

£46,732
per year
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducation managersSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£46,732£42,709+£4,023
Mean Annual£49,738£41,994+£7,744
Monthly£3,894£3,559+£335
Weekly£899£821+£78
Hourly£22.47£20.53+£1.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducation managersSocial workers
10th (Entry)£28,996£25,798
25th£37,058£36,474
50th (Median)£46,732£42,709
75th£58,134£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Education managers or a Social workers?
A Education managers earns more. The median salary for a Education managers is £46,732, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £4,023 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Education managers and a Social workers?
The difference is £4,023 per year. Education managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Education managers or a Social workers?
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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