Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Electrical engineers Salary (2025)

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

Electrical engineers earns £27,384 more per year (89% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Electrical engineers

£58,118
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Electrical engineersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£58,118-£27,384
Mean Annual£31,371£60,586-£29,215
Monthly£2,561£4,843-£2,282
Weekly£591£1,118-£527
Hourly£14.78£27.94-£13.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Electrical engineers
10th (Entry)£14,788£35,957
25th£25,464£45,965
50th (Median)£30,734£58,118
75th£37,893£72,259
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Electrical engineers?
A Electrical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Electrical engineers earns £58,118 — a difference of £27,384 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Electrical engineers?
The difference is £27,384 per year. Electrical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Electrical engineers?
From a salary perspective, Electrical engineers 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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