Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £7,498 more per year (26% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,501£35,999-£7,498
Mean Annual£29,325£39,756-£10,431
Monthly£2,375£3,000-£625
Weekly£548£692-£144
Hourly£13.70£17.31-£3.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,229£20,522
25th£21,002£28,391
50th (Median)£28,501£35,999
75th£36,234£45,522
90th (Senior)£47,499£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £7,498 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £7,498 per year. Construction and building trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks 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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