Construction and Building Trades Supervisors vs Physical scientists Salary

How do Construction and Building Trades Supervisors and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Physical scientists earns £4,748 more per year (11% higher)

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors

£44,786
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,766
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year (gross)
Take-home: £39,184

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£44,786£49,534-£4,748
Mean Annual£46,894£56,902-£10,008
Take-Home (Net)£35,766£39,184-£3,418
Monthly (Gross)£3,732£4,128-£396
Weekly (Gross)£861£953-£92
Hourly£21.53£23.81-£2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors is £44,786, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £4,748 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £4,748 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors takes home approximately £35,766 per year, whilst a Physical scientists takes home £39,184. The net difference is £3,418.
Should I become a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical scientists 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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