Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Legal Professionals Salary

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

Legal Professionals earns £16,812 more per year (55% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,648
vs

Legal Professionals

£47,546
per year (gross)
Take-home: £37,753

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Legal ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£47,546-£16,812
Mean Annual£31,371£61,797-£30,426
Take-Home (Net)£25,648£37,753-£12,105
Monthly (Gross)£2,561£3,962-£1,401
Weekly (Gross)£591£914-£323
Hourly£14.78£22.86-£8.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Legal Professionals
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,420
25th£25,464£31,058
50th (Median)£30,734£47,546
75th£37,893£70,015
90th (Senior)£46,409£109,531

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
A Legal Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Legal Professionals earns £47,546 — a difference of £16,812 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Legal Professionals?
The difference is £16,812 per year. Legal Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Construction operatives n.e.c. takes home approximately £25,648 per year, whilst a Legal Professionals takes home £37,753. The net difference is £12,105.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Legal Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Legal 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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