Textiles, printing and other skilled trades vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Textiles, printing and other skilled trades and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £17,668 more per year (174% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£27,796£10,128+£17,668
Mean Annual£27,488£12,121+£15,367
Monthly£2,316£844+£1,472
Weekly£535£195+£340
Hourly£13.36£4.87+£8.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£12,064£2,228
25th£20,001£4,524
50th (Median)£27,796£10,128
75th£34,000£18,211
90th (Senior)£41,144£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns more. The median salary for a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades is £27,796, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £17,668 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £17,668 per year. Textiles, printing and other skilled trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Textiles, printing and other skilled trades 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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