Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Professional occupations Salary (2025)

How do Engineering professionals n.e.c. and Professional occupations salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £1,831 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Professional occupations

£46,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Professional occupationsDifference
Median Annual£48,000£46,169+£1,831
Mean Annual£52,284£50,604+£1,680
Monthly£4,000£3,847+£153
Weekly£923£888+£35
Hourly£23.08£22.20+£0.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Professional occupations
10th (Entry)£31,000£24,655
25th£38,806£34,407
50th (Median)£48,000£46,169
75th£61,447£60,910
90th (Senior)£74,957£80,002
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Professional occupations?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Professional occupations earns £46,169 — a difference of £1,831 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Professional occupations?
The difference is £1,831 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Professional occupations?
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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