Electrical engineers vs Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Salary

How do Electrical engineers and Roofers, roof tilers and slaters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Electrical engineers earns £25,224 more per year (77% higher)

Electrical engineers

£58,118
per year (gross)
Take-home: £44,266
vs

Roofers, roof tilers and slaters

£32,894
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,203

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical engineersRoofers, roof tilers and slatersDifference
Median Annual£58,118£32,894+£25,224
Mean Annual£60,586£33,066+£27,520
Take-Home (Net)£44,266£27,203+£17,063
Monthly (Gross)£4,843£2,741+£2,102
Weekly (Gross)£1,118£633+£485
Hourly£27.94£15.81+£12.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical engineers or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
A Electrical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Electrical engineers is £58,118, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters earns £32,894 — a difference of £25,224 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical engineers and a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
The difference is £25,224 per year. Electrical engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Electrical engineers takes home approximately £44,266 per year, whilst a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters takes home £27,203. The net difference is £17,063.
Should I become a Electrical engineers or a Roofers, roof tilers and slaters?
From a salary perspective, Electrical engineers 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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