Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Design Occupations Salary (2025)

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

Design Occupations earns £4,461 more per year (15% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Design Occupations

£35,195
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Design OccupationsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£35,195-£4,461
Mean Annual£31,371£39,521-£8,150
Monthly£2,561£2,933-£372
Weekly£591£677-£86
Hourly£14.78£16.92-£2.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Design Occupations
10th (Entry)£14,788£23,403
25th£25,464£29,998
50th (Median)£30,734£35,195
75th£37,893£45,981
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Design Occupations?
A Design Occupations earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Design Occupations earns £35,195 — a difference of £4,461 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Design Occupations?
The difference is £4,461 per year. Design Occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Design Occupations?
From a salary perspective, Design Occupations 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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