Typists and related keyboard occupations vs Waiters and waitresses Salary

How do Typists and related keyboard occupations and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Typists and related keyboard occupations earns £13,504 more per year (133% higher)

Typists and related keyboard occupations

£23,632

per year (gross)

Take-home: £20,535

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128

per year (gross)

Take-home: £10,128

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Typists and related keyboard occupations	Waiters and waitresses	Difference
Median Annual	£23,632	£10,128	+£13,504
Mean Annual	£23,653	£12,121	+£11,532
Take-Home (Net)	£20,535	£10,128	+£10,407
Monthly (Gross)	£1,969	£844	+£1,125
Weekly (Gross)	£454	£195	+£259
Hourly	£11.36	£4.87	+£6.49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Typists and related keyboard occupations or a Waiters and waitresses?

A Typists and related keyboard occupations earns more. The median salary for a Typists and related keyboard occupations is £23,632, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £13,504 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Typists and related keyboard occupations and a Waiters and waitresses?

The difference is £13,504 per year. Typists and related keyboard occupations is the higher-paid role.

What is the take-home pay difference?

After tax and National Insurance, a Typists and related keyboard occupations takes home approximately £20,535 per year, whilst a Waiters and waitresses takes home £10,128. The net difference is £10,407.

Should I become a Typists and related keyboard occupations or a Waiters and waitresses?

From a salary perspective, Typists and related keyboard occupations offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.