Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Engineering Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Engineering Professionals earns £19,521 more per year (64% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Engineering Professionals

£50,255
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Engineering ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£50,255-£19,521
Mean Annual£31,371£53,771-£22,400
Monthly£2,561£4,188-£1,627
Weekly£591£966-£375
Hourly£14.78£24.16-£9.38

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Engineering Professionals
10th (Entry)£14,788£32,002
25th£25,464£40,001
50th (Median)£30,734£50,255
75th£37,893£63,722
90th (Senior)£46,409£77,639
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Engineering Professionals?
A Engineering Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Engineering Professionals earns £50,255 — a difference of £19,521 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Engineering Professionals?
The difference is £19,521 per year. Engineering Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Engineering Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Engineering Professionals 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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