Pipe fitters vs Social workers Salary (2025)

How do Pipe fitters and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pipe fitters earns £668 more per year (2% higher)

Pipe fitters

£43,377
per year
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPipe fittersSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£43,377£42,709+£668
Mean Annual£44,619£41,994+£2,625
Monthly£3,615£3,559+£56
Weekly£834£821+£13
Hourly£20.85£20.53+£0.32
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pipe fitters or a Social workers?
A Pipe fitters earns more. The median salary for a Pipe fitters is £43,377, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £668 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pipe fitters and a Social workers?
The difference is £668 per year. Pipe fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pipe fitters or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Pipe fitters 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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