Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £3,209 more per year (10% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Plant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£33,943-£3,209
Mean Annual£31,371£36,343-£4,972
Monthly£2,561£2,829-£268
Weekly£591£653-£62
Hourly£14.78£16.32-£1.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Plant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,081
25th£25,464£27,885
50th (Median)£30,734£33,943
75th£37,893£40,998
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £3,209 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £3,209 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Plant and Machine Operatives 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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