Precision instrument makers and repairers vs Teaching Professionals Salary

How do Precision instrument makers and repairers and Teaching Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Teaching Professionals earns £5,980 more per year (16% higher)

Precision instrument makers and repairers

£38,222
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,039
vs

Teaching Professionals

£44,202
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,345

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrecision instrument makers and repairersTeaching ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£38,222£44,202-£5,980
Mean Annual£42,240£43,555-£1,315
Take-Home (Net)£31,039£35,345-£4,306
Monthly (Gross)£3,185£3,684-£499
Weekly (Gross)£735£850-£115
Hourly£18.38£21.25-£2.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Teaching Professionals?
A Teaching Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Precision instrument makers and repairers is £38,222, whilst a Teaching Professionals earns £44,202 — a difference of £5,980 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Precision instrument makers and repairers and a Teaching Professionals?
The difference is £5,980 per year. Teaching Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Precision instrument makers and repairers takes home approximately £31,039 per year, whilst a Teaching Professionals takes home £35,345. The net difference is £4,306.
Should I become a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Teaching Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Teaching Professionals 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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