Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary

How do Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) 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.

Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £6,298 more per year (21% higher)

Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

£29,701
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,904
vs

Construction and building trades n.e.c.

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Construction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£29,701£35,999-£6,298
Mean Annual£30,875£39,756-£8,881
Take-Home (Net)£24,904£29,439-£4,535
Monthly (Gross)£2,475£3,000-£525
Weekly (Gross)£571£692-£121
Hourly£14.28£17.31-£3.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (electrical and electronic products)Construction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£19,338£20,522
25th£25,819£28,391
50th (Median)£29,701£35,999
75th£35,394£45,522
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) is £29,701, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £6,298 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £6,298 per year. Construction and building trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) takes home approximately £24,904 per year, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. takes home £29,439. The net difference is £4,535.
Should I become a Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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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