Pharmaceutical technicians vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Pharmaceutical technicians earns £19,056 more per year (188% higher)

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmaceutical techniciansWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£29,184£10,128+£19,056
Mean Annual£29,236£12,121+£17,115
Monthly£2,432£844+£1,588
Weekly£561£195+£366
Hourly£14.03£4.87+£9.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmaceutical techniciansWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£17,402£2,228
25th£23,695£4,524
50th (Median)£29,184£10,128
75th£34,919£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Pharmaceutical technicians earns more. The median salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians is £29,184, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £19,056 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmaceutical technicians and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £19,056 per year. Pharmaceutical technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Pharmaceutical technicians 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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