Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Engineering professionals n.e.c. and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £8,061 more per year (20% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£48,000£39,939+£8,061
Mean Annual£52,284£39,756+£12,528
Monthly£4,000£3,328+£672
Weekly£923£768+£155
Hourly£23.08£19.20+£3.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£31,000£13,395
25th£38,806£32,059
50th (Median)£48,000£39,939
75th£61,447£48,267
90th (Senior)£74,957£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £8,061 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £8,061 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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