Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Cooks Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Cooks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £9,951 more per year (48% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Cooks

£20,783
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.CooksDifference
Median Annual£30,734£20,783+£9,951
Mean Annual£31,371£20,585+£10,786
Monthly£2,561£1,732+£829
Weekly£591£400+£191
Hourly£14.78£9.99+£4.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Cooks
10th (Entry)£14,788£8,511
25th£25,464£14,021
50th (Median)£30,734£20,783
75th£37,893£25,824
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Cooks?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Cooks earns £20,783 — a difference of £9,951 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Cooks?
The difference is £9,951 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Cooks?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives 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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