Construction and Building Trades Supervisors vs Social workers Salary

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

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns £2,077 more per year (5% higher)

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors

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

Social workers

£42,709
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,270

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£44,786£42,709+£2,077
Mean Annual£46,894£41,994+£4,900
Take-Home (Net)£35,766£34,270+£1,496
Monthly (Gross)£3,732£3,559+£173
Weekly (Gross)£861£821+£40
Hourly£21.53£20.53+£1.00

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsSocial workers
10th (Entry)£29,701£25,798
25th£36,453£36,474
50th (Median)£44,786£42,709
75th£55,994£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Social workers?
A Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors is £44,786, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £2,077 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors and a Social workers?
The difference is £2,077 per year. Construction and Building Trades Supervisors 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 Social workers takes home £34,270. The net difference is £1,496.
Should I become a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Construction and Building Trades Supervisors 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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