Telephonists vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary

How do Telephonists and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Weighers, graders and sorters earns £5,254 more per year (21% higher)

Telephonists

£24,645
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,264
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,047

Detailed Comparison

MetricTelephonistsWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£24,645£29,899-£5,254
Mean Annual£25,678£29,868-£4,190
Take-Home (Net)£21,264£25,047-£3,783
Monthly (Gross)£2,054£2,492-£438
Weekly (Gross)£474£575-£101
Hourly£11.85£14.37-£2.52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Telephonists or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Weighers, graders and sorters earns more. The median salary for a Telephonists is £24,645, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £5,254 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Telephonists and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £5,254 per year. Weighers, graders and sorters is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Telephonists takes home approximately £21,264 per year, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters takes home £25,047. The net difference is £3,783.
Should I become a Telephonists or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
From a salary perspective, Weighers, graders and sorters 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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