Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers earns £7,770 more per year (25% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£38,504-£7,770
Mean Annual£31,371£38,404-£7,033
Monthly£2,561£3,209-£648
Weekly£591£740-£149
Hourly£14.78£18.51-£3.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers
10th (Entry)£14,788£22,411
25th£25,464£30,280
50th (Median)£30,734£38,504
75th£37,893£46,085
90th (Senior)£46,409£54,006
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers?
A Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers earns £38,504 — a difference of £7,770 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers?
The difference is £7,770 per year. Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers?
From a salary perspective, Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers 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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