Social workers vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Social workers earns £32,581 more per year (322% higher)

Social workers

£42,709
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSocial workersWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£42,709£10,128+£32,581
Mean Annual£41,994£12,121+£29,873
Monthly£3,559£844+£2,715
Weekly£821£195+£626
Hourly£20.53£4.87+£15.66

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSocial workersWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£25,798£2,228
25th£36,474£4,524
50th (Median)£42,709£10,128
75th£48,804£18,211
90th (Senior)£53,902£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Social workers or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Social workers is £42,709, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £32,581 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Social workers and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £32,581 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Social workers or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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