Boat and ship builders and repairers vs Construction Operatives Salary

How do Boat and ship builders and repairers and Construction Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Construction Operatives earns £2,650 more per year (8% higher)

Boat and ship builders and repairers

£31,298
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,054
vs

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,962

Detailed Comparison

MetricBoat and ship builders and repairersConstruction OperativesDifference
Median Annual£31,298£33,948-£2,650
Mean Annual£31,830£35,195-£3,365
Take-Home (Net)£26,054£27,962-£1,908
Monthly (Gross)£2,608£2,829-£221
Weekly (Gross)£602£653-£51
Hourly£15.05£16.32-£1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Boat and ship builders and repairers or a Construction Operatives?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Boat and ship builders and repairers is £31,298, whilst a Construction Operatives earns £33,948 — a difference of £2,650 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Boat and ship builders and repairers and a Construction Operatives?
The difference is £2,650 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Boat and ship builders and repairers takes home approximately £26,054 per year, whilst a Construction Operatives takes home £27,962. The net difference is £1,908.
Should I become a Boat and ship builders and repairers or a Construction Operatives?
From a salary perspective, 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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