Shelf fillers vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Shelf fillers and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Shelf fillers earns £7,864 more per year (78% higher)

Shelf fillers

£17,992
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricShelf fillersWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£17,992£10,128+£7,864
Mean Annual£18,696£12,121+£6,575
Monthly£1,499£844+£655
Weekly£346£195+£151
Hourly£8.65£4.87+£3.78
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Shelf fillers or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Shelf fillers earns more. The median salary for a Shelf fillers is £17,992, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £7,864 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Shelf fillers and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £7,864 per year. Shelf fillers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Shelf fillers or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Shelf fillers 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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