Mechanical engineers vs Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Salary (2025)

How do Mechanical engineers and Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £17,997 more per year (56% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersPhotographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorsDifference
Median Annual£49,999£32,002+£17,997
Mean Annual£53,850£32,586+£21,264
Monthly£4,167£2,667+£1,500
Weekly£962£615+£347
Hourly£24.04£15.39+£8.65

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersPhotographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
10th (Entry)£31,219£14,376
25th£40,001£25,954
50th (Median)£49,999£32,002
75th£62,548£38,201
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators earns £32,002 — a difference of £17,997 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
The difference is £17,997 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
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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