Chartered and certified accountants vs Construction Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants and Construction Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered and certified accountants earns £12,294 more per year (36% higher)
vs

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsConstruction OperativesDifference
Median Annual£46,242£33,948+£12,294
Mean Annual£50,322£35,195+£15,127
Monthly£3,854£2,829+£1,025
Weekly£889£653+£236
Hourly£22.23£16.32+£5.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsConstruction Operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£17,089
25th£34,220£26,909
50th (Median)£46,242£33,948
75th£63,670£42,454
90th (Senior)£0£53,213
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Construction Operatives?
A Chartered and certified accountants earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Construction Operatives earns £33,948 — a difference of £12,294 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Construction Operatives?
The difference is £12,294 per year. Chartered and certified accountants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants or a Construction Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Chartered and certified accountants 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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