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

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

Design occupations n.e.c. earns £7,681 more per year (25% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Design occupations n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£30,734£38,415-£7,681
Mean Annual£31,371£42,819-£11,448
Monthly£2,561£3,201-£640
Weekly£591£739-£148
Hourly£14.78£18.47-£3.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Design occupations n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£14,788£25,193
25th£25,464£31,778
50th (Median)£30,734£38,415
75th£37,893£51,648
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 n.e.c.?
A Design occupations n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Design occupations n.e.c. earns £38,415 — a difference of £7,681 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Design occupations n.e.c.?
The difference is £7,681 per year. Design occupations n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Design occupations 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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