Chefs vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Chefs 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 £1,816 more per year (6% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,918£30,734-£1,816
Mean Annual£27,885£31,371-£3,486
Monthly£2,410£2,561-£151
Weekly£556£591-£35
Hourly£13.90£14.78-£0.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£11,986£14,788
25th£19,719£25,464
50th (Median)£28,918£30,734
75th£34,694£37,893
90th (Senior)£42,120£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £1,816 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,816 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs 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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