Legal professionals n.e.c. vs Mechanical engineers Salary (2025)

How do Legal professionals n.e.c. and Mechanical engineers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £16,943 more per year (51% higher)

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year
vs

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLegal professionals n.e.c.Mechanical engineersDifference
Median Annual£33,056£49,999-£16,943
Mean Annual£53,552£53,850-£298
Monthly£2,755£4,167-£1,412
Weekly£636£962-£326
Hourly£15.89£24.04-£8.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLegal professionals n.e.c.Mechanical engineers
10th (Entry)£22,657£31,219
25th£25,495£40,001
50th (Median)£33,056£49,999
75th£51,507£62,548
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Legal professionals n.e.c. or a Mechanical engineers?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Legal professionals n.e.c. is £33,056, whilst a Mechanical engineers earns £49,999 — a difference of £16,943 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Legal professionals n.e.c. and a Mechanical engineers?
The difference is £16,943 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Legal professionals n.e.c. or a Mechanical engineers?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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