Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £4,900 more per year (16% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

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

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades

£35,634
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,176

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Metal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£35,634-£4,900
Mean Annual£31,371£38,191-£6,820
Take-Home (Net)£25,648£29,176-£3,528
Monthly (Gross)£2,561£2,970-£409
Weekly (Gross)£591£685-£94
Hourly£14.78£17.13-£2.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£25,589
25th£25,464£29,967
50th (Median)£30,734£35,634
75th£37,893£45,245
90th (Senior)£46,409£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £4,900 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £4,900 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades 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 Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades takes home £29,176. The net difference is £3,528.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
From a salary perspective, Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades 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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