Merchandisers vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

How do Merchandisers and Printing Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Printing Trades earns £2,688 more per year (10% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£26,215£28,903-£2,688
Mean Annual£24,952£32,727-£7,775
Monthly£2,185£2,409-£224
Weekly£504£556-£52
Hourly£12.60£13.90-£1.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£4,894£18,957
25th£10,415£24,332
50th (Median)£26,215£28,903
75th£34,006£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Printing Trades?
A Printing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £2,688 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £2,688 per year. Printing Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Merchandisers or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Printing Trades 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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