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

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £2,233 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,501£30,734-£2,233
Mean Annual£29,325£31,371-£2,046
Monthly£2,375£2,561-£186
Weekly£548£591-£43
Hourly£13.70£14.78-£1.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,229£14,788
25th£21,002£25,464
50th (Median)£28,501£30,734
75th£36,234£37,893
90th (Senior)£47,499£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks is £28,501, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £2,233 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,233 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives 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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