Medical radiographers vs Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers Salary

How do Medical radiographers and Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Medical radiographers earns £14,757 more per year (53% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,225
vs

Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers

£27,890
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,600

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersPostal workers, mail sorters and messengersDifference
Median Annual£42,647£27,890+£14,757
Mean Annual£44,029£27,640+£16,389
Take-Home (Net)£34,225£23,600+£10,625
Monthly (Gross)£3,554£2,324+£1,230
Weekly (Gross)£820£536+£284
Hourly£20.50£13.41+£7.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical radiographersPostal workers, mail sorters and messengers
10th (Entry)£27,222£16,082
25th£34,554£22,615
50th (Median)£42,647£27,890
75th£53,083£32,967
90th (Senior)£0£38,457

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
A Medical radiographers earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers earns £27,890 — a difference of £14,757 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
The difference is £14,757 per year. Medical radiographers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Medical radiographers takes home approximately £34,225 per year, whilst a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers takes home £23,600. The net difference is £10,625.
Should I become a Medical radiographers or a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers?
From a salary perspective, Medical radiographers 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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