Telephonists vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Telephonists earns £14,517 more per year (143% higher)

Telephonists

£24,645
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricTelephonistsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£24,645£10,128+£14,517
Mean Annual£25,678£12,121+£13,557
Monthly£2,054£844+£1,210
Weekly£474£195+£279
Hourly£11.85£4.87+£6.98
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Telephonists or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Telephonists earns more. The median salary for a Telephonists is £24,645, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £14,517 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Telephonists and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £14,517 per year. Telephonists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Telephonists or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Telephonists 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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