Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Construction and Building Trades Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Construction and Building Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and Building Trades earns £6,642 more per year (23% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction and Building TradesDifference
Median Annual£28,501£35,143-£6,642
Mean Annual£29,325£37,319-£7,994
Monthly£2,375£2,929-£554
Weekly£548£676-£128
Hourly£13.70£16.90-£3.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction and Building Trades
10th (Entry)£11,229£22,328
25th£21,002£28,433
50th (Median)£28,501£35,143
75th£36,234£43,675
90th (Senior)£47,499£53,573
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Construction and Building Trades?
A Construction and Building Trades earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Construction and Building Trades earns £35,143 — a difference of £6,642 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Construction and Building Trades?
The difference is £6,642 per year. Construction and Building Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Construction and Building Trades?
From a salary perspective, Construction and Building Trades 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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