Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Delivery drivers and couriers Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £4,863 more per year (19% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Delivery drivers and couriers

£25,871
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Delivery drivers and couriersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£25,871+£4,863
Mean Annual£31,371£24,519+£6,852
Monthly£2,561£2,156+£405
Weekly£591£498+£93
Hourly£14.78£12.44+£2.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Delivery drivers and couriers
10th (Entry)£14,788£9,257
25th£25,464£15,054
50th (Median)£30,734£25,871
75th£37,893£31,960
90th (Senior)£46,409£38,765
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Delivery drivers and couriers?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Delivery drivers and couriers earns £25,871 — a difference of £4,863 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Delivery drivers and couriers?
The difference is £4,863 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Delivery drivers and couriers?
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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