Social workers vs Telephonists Salary (2025)

How do Social workers and Telephonists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Social workers earns £18,064 more per year (73% higher)

Social workers

£42,709
per year
vs

Telephonists

£24,645
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSocial workersTelephonistsDifference
Median Annual£42,709£24,645+£18,064
Mean Annual£41,994£25,678+£16,316
Monthly£3,559£2,054+£1,505
Weekly£821£474+£347
Hourly£20.53£11.85+£8.68
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Social workers or a Telephonists?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Social workers is £42,709, whilst a Telephonists earns £24,645 — a difference of £18,064 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Social workers and a Telephonists?
The difference is £18,064 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Social workers or a Telephonists?
From a salary perspective, Social workers 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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