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

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

Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns £7,394 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricInformation technology professionals n.e.c.Social workersDifference
Median Annual£50,103£42,709+£7,394
Mean Annual£54,309£41,994+£12,315
Monthly£4,175£3,559+£616
Weekly£964£821+£143
Hourly£24.09£20.53+£3.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInformation technology professionals n.e.c.Social workers
10th (Entry)£27,045£25,798
25th£36,093£36,474
50th (Median)£50,103£42,709
75th£65,778£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Information technology professionals n.e.c. or a Social workers?
A Information technology professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Information technology professionals n.e.c. is £50,103, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £7,394 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Information technology professionals n.e.c. and a Social workers?
The difference is £7,394 per year. Information technology professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Information technology professionals n.e.c. or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Information technology 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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