Communication operators vs Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Communication operators and Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £11,046 more per year (31% higher)

Communication operators

£35,686
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCommunication operatorsElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£35,686£46,732-£11,046
Mean Annual£33,776£49,023-£15,247
Monthly£2,974£3,894-£920
Weekly£686£899-£213
Hourly£17.16£22.47-£5.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCommunication operatorsElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£16,254£30,536
25th£27,134£37,330
50th (Median)£35,686£46,732
75th£40,893£56,621
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Communication operators or a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
A Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Communication operators is £35,686, whilst a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £46,732 — a difference of £11,046 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Communication operators and a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £11,046 per year. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Communication operators or a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronic 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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