Insurance underwriters vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Insurance underwriters and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £1,215 more per year (3% higher)

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricInsurance underwritersScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£38,958£40,173-£1,215
Mean Annual£56,568£44,327+£12,241
Monthly£3,247£3,348-£101
Weekly£749£773-£24
Hourly£18.73£19.31-£0.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileInsurance underwritersScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£26,622£24,895
25th£32,174£33,129
50th (Median)£38,958£40,173
75th£59,616£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Insurance underwriters or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Insurance underwriters is £38,958, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £1,215 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Insurance underwriters and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £1,215 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Insurance underwriters or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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