Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £17,887 more per year (58% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Police officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£30,734£48,621-£17,887
Mean Annual£31,371£48,668-£17,297
Monthly£2,561£4,052-£1,491
Weekly£591£935-£344
Hourly£14.78£23.38-£8.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Police officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£14,788£32,899
25th£25,464£37,006
50th (Median)£30,734£48,621
75th£37,893£55,452
90th (Senior)£46,409£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £17,887 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £17,887 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Police officers (sergeant and below) 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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