Tradesperson vs Office Job Earnings Calculator
Compare lifetime earnings between a skilled trade career and an office career. Factor in training costs, time spent earning vs studying, and pay progression to see which path comes out ahead.
Earnings Comparison
Compare a trade career vs an office career
Number of years from career start to retirement
Time spent earning a lower apprentice wage
Average apprentice wage per year
Salary once fully qualified
Average yearly pay increase after qualifying
One-off cost for tools, courses, or certifications
Time spent studying with little or no income
Part-time earnings while studying, if any
Salary in first graduate role
Average yearly pay increase including promotions
Total tuition fees and study-related costs
Earnings Comparison
Trade vs office lifetime earnings
Enter the career details for both paths, then click Compare to see which career comes out ahead.