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

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £17,266 more per year (56% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Engineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£30,734£48,000-£17,266
Mean Annual£31,371£52,284-£20,913
Monthly£2,561£4,000-£1,439
Weekly£591£923-£332
Hourly£14.78£23.08-£8.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Engineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£14,788£31,000
25th£25,464£38,806
50th (Median)£30,734£48,000
75th£37,893£61,447
90th (Senior)£46,409£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £17,266 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £17,266 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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