Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £9,205 more per year (30% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£30,734£39,939-£9,205
Mean Annual£31,371£39,756-£8,385
Monthly£2,561£3,328-£767
Weekly£591£768-£177
Hourly£14.78£19.20-£4.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£14,788£13,395
25th£25,464£32,059
50th (Median)£30,734£39,939
75th£37,893£48,267
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £9,205 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £9,205 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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