Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Social workers Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £5,291 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Social workersDifference
Median Annual£48,000£42,709+£5,291
Mean Annual£52,284£41,994+£10,290
Monthly£4,000£3,559+£441
Weekly£923£821+£102
Hourly£23.08£20.53+£2.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Social workers
10th (Entry)£31,000£25,798
25th£38,806£36,474
50th (Median)£48,000£42,709
75th£61,447£48,804
90th (Senior)£74,957£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Social workers?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £5,291 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Social workers?
The difference is £5,291 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Social workers?
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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