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

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

Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £2,322 more per year (8% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Legal professionals n.e.c.

£33,056
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Legal professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£30,734£33,056-£2,322
Mean Annual£31,371£53,552-£22,181
Monthly£2,561£2,755-£194
Weekly£591£636-£45
Hourly£14.78£15.89-£1.11

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Legal professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£14,788£22,657
25th£25,464£25,495
50th (Median)£30,734£33,056
75th£37,893£51,507
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
A Legal professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Legal professionals n.e.c. earns £33,056 — a difference of £2,322 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,322 per year. Legal professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Legal professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Legal 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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