Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £3,225 more per year (12% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Food Preparation and Hospitality TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£27,509+£3,225
Mean Annual£31,371£26,987+£4,384
Monthly£2,561£2,292+£269
Weekly£591£529+£62
Hourly£14.78£13.23+£1.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£11,589
25th£25,464£19,046
50th (Median)£30,734£27,509
75th£37,893£33,797
90th (Senior)£46,409£40,638
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades earns £27,509 — a difference of £3,225 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?
The difference is £3,225 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Food Preparation and Hospitality Trades?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives 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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