Construction and Building Trades vs Counsellors Salary (2025)

How do Construction and Building Trades and Counsellors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and Building Trades earns £6,741 more per year (24% higher)
vs

Counsellors

£28,402
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and Building TradesCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£35,143£28,402+£6,741
Mean Annual£37,319£28,062+£9,257
Monthly£2,929£2,367+£562
Weekly£676£546+£130
Hourly£16.90£13.65+£3.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and Building TradesCounsellors
10th (Entry)£22,328£12,873
25th£28,433£19,249
50th (Median)£35,143£28,402
75th£43,675£34,590
90th (Senior)£53,573£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and Building Trades or a Counsellors?
A Construction and Building Trades earns more. The median salary for a Construction and Building Trades is £35,143, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £6,741 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and Building Trades and a Counsellors?
The difference is £6,741 per year. Construction and Building Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and Building Trades or a Counsellors?
From a salary perspective, Construction and Building Trades 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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