Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Pipe fitters Salary (2025)

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

Pipe fitters earns £12,643 more per year (41% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Pipe fitters

£43,377
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Pipe fittersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£43,377-£12,643
Mean Annual£31,371£44,619-£13,248
Monthly£2,561£3,615-£1,054
Weekly£591£834-£243
Hourly£14.78£20.85-£6.07
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Pipe fitters?
A Pipe fitters earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Pipe fitters earns £43,377 — a difference of £12,643 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Pipe fitters?
The difference is £12,643 per year. Pipe fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Pipe fitters?
From a salary perspective, Pipe fitters 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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