Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Electrical and Electronic Trades Salary (2025)

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

Electrical and Electronic Trades earns £9,706 more per year (32% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Electrical and Electronic TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£40,440-£9,706
Mean Annual£31,371£42,574-£11,203
Monthly£2,561£3,370-£809
Weekly£591£778-£187
Hourly£14.78£19.44-£4.66

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Electrical and Electronic Trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£25,756
25th£25,464£33,411
50th (Median)£30,734£40,440
75th£37,893£49,863
90th (Senior)£46,409£60,529
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
A Electrical and Electronic Trades earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Electrical and Electronic Trades earns £40,440 — a difference of £9,706 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
The difference is £9,706 per year. Electrical and Electronic Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and Electronic Trades 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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