Civil engineers vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Civil engineers and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Civil engineers earns £10,515 more per year (26% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£50,688£40,173+£10,515
Mean Annual£53,281£44,327+£8,954
Monthly£4,224£3,348+£876
Weekly£975£773+£202
Hourly£24.37£19.31+£5.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£31,924£24,895
25th£38,900£33,129
50th (Median)£50,688£40,173
75th£66,404£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Civil engineers earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £10,515 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £10,515 per year. Civil engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Civil engineers 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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