Child and early years officers vs Construction Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Child and early years officers and Construction Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £2,776 more per year (9% higher)

Child and early years officers

£31,172
per year
vs

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChild and early years officersConstruction OperativesDifference
Median Annual£31,172£33,948-£2,776
Mean Annual£31,120£35,195-£4,075
Monthly£2,598£2,829-£231
Weekly£599£653-£54
Hourly£14.99£16.32-£1.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChild and early years officersConstruction Operatives
10th (Entry)£17,553£17,089
25th£25,052£26,909
50th (Median)£31,172£33,948
75th£36,771£42,454
90th (Senior)£0£53,213
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Child and early years officers or a Construction Operatives?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Child and early years officers is £31,172, whilst a Construction Operatives earns £33,948 — a difference of £2,776 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Child and early years officers and a Construction Operatives?
The difference is £2,776 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Child and early years officers or a Construction Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Construction Operatives 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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