Care workers and home carers vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Care workers and home carers 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 £6,856 more per year (29% higher)

Care workers and home carers

£23,878
per year
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCare workers and home carersConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£23,878£30,734-£6,856
Mean Annual£23,742£31,371-£7,629
Monthly£1,990£2,561-£571
Weekly£459£591-£132
Hourly£11.48£14.78-£3.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCare workers and home carersConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£7,879£14,788
25th£14,642£25,464
50th (Median)£23,878£30,734
75th£31,209£37,893
90th (Senior)£38,874£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Care workers and home carers or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Care workers and home carers is £23,878, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £6,856 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Care workers and home carers and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £6,856 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Care workers and home carers 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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