Chartered surveyors vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chartered surveyors and Construction operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered surveyors earns £14,464 more per year (47% higher)

Chartered surveyors

£45,198
per year
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered surveyorsConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,198£30,734+£14,464
Mean Annual£47,880£31,371+£16,509
Monthly£3,767£2,561+£1,206
Weekly£869£591+£278
Hourly£21.73£14.78+£6.95

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered surveyorsConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£28,078£14,788
25th£36,156£25,464
50th (Median)£45,198£30,734
75th£56,975£37,893
90th (Senior)£0£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered surveyors or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Chartered surveyors earns more. The median salary for a Chartered surveyors is £45,198, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £14,464 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered surveyors and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £14,464 per year. Chartered surveyors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered surveyors or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Chartered surveyors 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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