Secondary education teaching professionals vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Secondary education teaching professionals and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Secondary education teaching professionals earns £36,239 more per year (358% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSecondary education teaching professionalsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£46,367£10,128+£36,239
Mean Annual£45,574£12,121+£33,453
Monthly£3,864£844+£3,020
Weekly£892£195+£697
Hourly£22.29£4.87+£17.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSecondary education teaching professionalsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£25,036£2,228
25th£34,976£4,524
50th (Median)£46,367£10,128
75th£54,919£18,211
90th (Senior)£65,449£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Secondary education teaching professionals or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Secondary education teaching professionals earns more. The median salary for a Secondary education teaching professionals is £46,367, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £36,239 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Secondary education teaching professionals and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £36,239 per year. Secondary education teaching professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Secondary education teaching professionals or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Secondary education 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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