Aerospace engineers vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary

How do Aerospace engineers and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Aerospace engineers earns £20,157 more per year (56% higher)

Aerospace engineers

£56,156
per year (gross)
Take-home: £43,128
vs

Construction and building trades n.e.c.

£35,999
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,439

Detailed Comparison

MetricAerospace engineersConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£56,156£35,999+£20,157
Mean Annual£62,950£39,756+£23,194
Take-Home (Net)£43,128£29,439+£13,689
Monthly (Gross)£4,680£3,000+£1,680
Weekly (Gross)£1,080£692+£388
Hourly£27.00£17.31+£9.69

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Aerospace engineers or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Aerospace engineers earns more. The median salary for a Aerospace engineers is £56,156, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £20,157 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Aerospace engineers and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £20,157 per year. Aerospace engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Aerospace engineers takes home approximately £43,128 per year, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. takes home £29,439. The net difference is £13,689.
Should I become a Aerospace engineers or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Aerospace engineers 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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