Bank and post office clerks vs Road construction operatives Salary

How do Bank and post office clerks and Road construction operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Road construction operatives earns £10,540 more per year (37% higher)

Bank and post office clerks

£28,652
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,149
vs

Road construction operatives

£39,192
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,738

Detailed Comparison

MetricBank and post office clerksRoad construction operativesDifference
Median Annual£28,652£39,192-£10,540
Mean Annual£29,659£41,645-£11,986
Take-Home (Net)£24,149£31,738-£7,589
Monthly (Gross)£2,388£3,266-£878
Weekly (Gross)£551£754-£203
Hourly£13.78£18.84-£5.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBank and post office clerksRoad construction operatives
10th (Entry)£14,824£26,027
25th£23,799£32,195
50th (Median)£28,652£39,192
75th£34,762£47,160
90th (Senior)£44,510£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bank and post office clerks or a Road construction operatives?
A Road construction operatives earns more. The median salary for a Bank and post office clerks is £28,652, whilst a Road construction operatives earns £39,192 — a difference of £10,540 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bank and post office clerks and a Road construction operatives?
The difference is £10,540 per year. Road construction operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bank and post office clerks takes home approximately £24,149 per year, whilst a Road construction operatives takes home £31,738. The net difference is £7,589.
Should I become a Bank and post office clerks or a Road construction operatives?
From a salary perspective, Road construction operatives 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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