Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £1,482 more per year (5% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Other Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£29,252+£1,482
Mean Annual£31,371£29,763+£1,608
Monthly£2,561£2,438+£123
Weekly£591£563+£28
Hourly£14.78£14.06+£0.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Other Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£13,008
25th£25,464£22,646
50th (Median)£30,734£29,252
75th£37,893£36,443
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Other Skilled Trades?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £1,482 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £1,482 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Other Skilled 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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