Librarians vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary

How do Librarians and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Librarians earns £991 more per year (3% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,445
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,732

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£30,452£29,461+£991
Mean Annual£34,016£29,769+£4,247
Take-Home (Net)£25,445£24,732+£713
Monthly (Gross)£2,538£2,455+£83
Weekly (Gross)£586£567+£19
Hourly£14.64£14.16+£0.48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Librarians earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £991 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £991 per year. Librarians is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Librarians takes home approximately £25,445 per year, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. takes home £24,732. The net difference is £713.
Should I become a Librarians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Librarians 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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