The table displays the maximum, minimum, and average salaries for five employment sectors in 2009, which include Finance, Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing, and Hospitality.
Overall, Finance had the highest salaries across all three levels, while Hospitality recorded the lowest figures. Notably, average earnings varied significantly among the sectors, whereas minimum salaries showed the least variation.
The Finance sector dominated the table with the highest maximum salary of £8,850, an average of £5,225, and a minimum of £1,600, all of which far exceeded the other sectors. In stark contrast, Hospitality offered the lowest potential earnings. Its maximum salary stood at £2,900, while its average and minimum figures were £1,895 and £890 respectively. This highlights a massive disparity in income between the top of the financial industry and the service sector.
Regarding the remaining three industries, their salary levels were relatively closer. Transportation led this group, featuring a peak salary of £4,580, an average of £2,712, and a minimum of £843. Manufacturing followed with a maximum of £3,500, an average of £2,215, and a starting pay of £930. Lastly, Construction recorded the lowest figures in this group: although its maximum was £3,100 and its average was £1,945, it provided the overall table low for minimum salary at just £790.