Merchandisers vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Merchandisers earns £16,087 more per year (159% higher)

Merchandisers

£26,215
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMerchandisersWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£26,215£10,128+£16,087
Mean Annual£24,952£12,121+£12,831
Monthly£2,185£844+£1,341
Weekly£504£195+£309
Hourly£12.60£4.87+£7.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMerchandisersWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£4,894£2,228
25th£10,415£4,524
50th (Median)£26,215£10,128
75th£34,006£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Merchandisers or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Merchandisers earns more. The median salary for a Merchandisers is £26,215, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £16,087 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Merchandisers and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £16,087 per year. Merchandisers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Merchandisers or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Merchandisers 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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