Construction and building trades n.e.c. vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Construction and building trades n.e.c. and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £1,946 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Quality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£35,999£34,053+£1,946
Mean Annual£39,756£36,724+£3,032
Monthly£3,000£2,838+£162
Weekly£692£655+£37
Hourly£17.31£16.37+£0.94

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Quality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£20,522£25,673
25th£28,391£28,782
50th (Median)£35,999£34,053
75th£45,522£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction and building trades n.e.c. is £35,999, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £1,946 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and building trades n.e.c. and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £1,946 per year. Construction and building trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Quality assurance technicians?
From a salary perspective, Construction and building 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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