Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £25,892 more per year (256% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£36,020£10,128+£25,892
Mean Annual£37,757£12,121+£25,636
Monthly£3,002£844+£2,158
Weekly£693£195+£498
Hourly£17.32£4.87+£12.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£22,964£2,228
25th£29,101£4,524
50th (Median)£36,020£10,128
75th£44,896£18,211
90th (Senior)£54,674£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns more. The median salary for a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians is £36,020, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £25,892 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £25,892 per year. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians or a Waiters and waitresses?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians 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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