Building Finishing Trades vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Building Finishing Trades earns £699 more per year (2% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£33,369£32,670+£699
Mean Annual£34,220£33,093+£1,127
Monthly£2,781£2,723+£58
Weekly£642£628+£14
Hourly£16.04£15.71+£0.33
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Building Finishing Trades earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £699 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £699 per year. Building Finishing Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Plant and machine 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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