Building Finishing Trades vs Importers and exporters Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Importers and exporters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Importers and exporters earns £2,046 more per year (6% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Importers and exporters

£35,415
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesImporters and exportersDifference
Median Annual£33,369£35,415-£2,046
Mean Annual£34,220£37,851-£3,631
Monthly£2,781£2,951-£170
Weekly£642£681-£39
Hourly£16.04£17.03-£0.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Importers and exporters?
A Importers and exporters earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Importers and exporters earns £35,415 — a difference of £2,046 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Importers and exporters?
The difference is £2,046 per year. Importers and exporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Importers and exporters?
From a salary perspective, Importers and exporters 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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