Building Finishing Trades vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary

How do Building Finishing Trades and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Building Finishing Trades earns £3,908 more per year (13% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,545
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,732

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£33,369£29,461+£3,908
Mean Annual£34,220£29,769+£4,451
Take-Home (Net)£27,545£24,732+£2,813
Monthly (Gross)£2,781£2,455+£326
Weekly (Gross)£642£567+£75
Hourly£16.04£14.16+£1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Building Finishing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £3,908 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £3,908 per year. Building Finishing Trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Building Finishing Trades takes home approximately £27,545 per year, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. takes home £24,732. The net difference is £2,813.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Other skilled trades 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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