Building Finishing Trades vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Construction operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Building Finishing Trades earns £2,635 more per year (9% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£33,369£30,734+£2,635
Mean Annual£34,220£31,371+£2,849
Monthly£2,781£2,561+£220
Weekly£642£591+£51
Hourly£16.04£14.78+£1.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuilding Finishing TradesConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£18,461£14,788
25th£26,654£25,464
50th (Median)£33,369£30,734
75th£39,432£37,893
90th (Senior)£0£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Building Finishing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £2,635 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,635 per year. Building Finishing Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Building Finishing 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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