Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Educational support assistants Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £10,008 more per year (48% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Educational support assistantsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£20,726+£10,008
Mean Annual£31,371£20,298+£11,073
Monthly£2,561£1,727+£834
Weekly£591£399+£192
Hourly£14.78£9.96+£4.82

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Educational support assistants
10th (Entry)£14,788£8,417
25th£25,464£15,372
50th (Median)£30,734£20,726
75th£37,893£25,140
90th (Senior)£46,409£29,701
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Educational support assistants?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Educational support assistants earns £20,726 — a difference of £10,008 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Educational support assistants?
The difference is £10,008 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Educational support assistants?
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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