Construction and building trades n.e.c. vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Construction and building trades n.e.c. and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £3,940 more per year (11% higher)
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£35,999£39,939-£3,940
Mean Annual£39,756£39,756
Monthly£3,000£3,328-£328
Weekly£692£768-£76
Hourly£17.31£19.20-£1.89

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£20,522£13,395
25th£28,391£32,059
50th (Median)£35,999£39,939
75th£45,522£48,267
90th (Senior)£0£0
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Construction and building trades n.e.c. is £35,999, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £3,940 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and building trades n.e.c. and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £3,940 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons