Chefs vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chefs and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £7,081 more per year (24% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,918£35,999-£7,081
Mean Annual£27,885£39,756-£11,871
Monthly£2,410£3,000-£590
Weekly£556£692-£136
Hourly£13.90£17.31-£3.41

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,986£20,522
25th£19,719£28,391
50th (Median)£28,918£35,999
75th£34,694£45,522
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £7,081 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £7,081 per year. Construction and building trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Construction and building trades 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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