Groundworkers vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary

How do Groundworkers and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Groundworkers earns £7,587 more per year (25% higher)

Groundworkers

£37,486
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,510
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,047

Detailed Comparison

MetricGroundworkersWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£37,486£29,899+£7,587
Mean Annual£38,039£29,868+£8,171
Take-Home (Net)£30,510£25,047+£5,463
Monthly (Gross)£3,124£2,492+£632
Weekly (Gross)£721£575+£146
Hourly£18.02£14.37+£3.65

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Groundworkers or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Groundworkers earns more. The median salary for a Groundworkers is £37,486, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £7,587 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Groundworkers and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £7,587 per year. Groundworkers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Groundworkers takes home approximately £30,510 per year, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters takes home £25,047. The net difference is £5,463.
Should I become a Groundworkers or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
From a salary perspective, Groundworkers 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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