Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers vs Printers Salary

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

Printers earns £5,145 more per year (18% higher)

Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers

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

Printers

£33,035
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,305

Detailed Comparison

MetricPostal workers, mail sorters and messengersPrintersDifference
Median Annual£27,890£33,035-£5,145
Mean Annual£27,640£33,500-£5,860
Take-Home (Net)£23,600£27,305-£3,705
Monthly (Gross)£2,324£2,753-£429
Weekly (Gross)£536£635-£99
Hourly£13.41£15.88-£2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers or a Printers?
A Printers earns more. The median salary for a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers is £27,890, whilst a Printers earns £33,035 — a difference of £5,145 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers and a Printers?
The difference is £5,145 per year. Printers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers takes home approximately £23,600 per year, whilst a Printers takes home £27,305. The net difference is £3,705.
Should I become a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers or a Printers?
From a salary perspective, Printers 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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