Science, Engineering and Production Technicians vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns £25,370 more per year (250% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£35,498£10,128+£25,370
Mean Annual£38,629£12,121+£26,508
Monthly£2,958£844+£2,114
Weekly£683£195+£488
Hourly£17.07£4.87+£12.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£24,003£2,228
25th£28,365£4,524
50th (Median)£35,498£10,128
75th£46,091£18,211
90th (Senior)£57,951£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns more. The median salary for a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is £35,498, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £25,370 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £25,370 per year. Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Science, Engineering and Production 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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