Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Professional occupations Salary (2025)

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

Professional occupations earns £15,435 more per year (50% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Professional occupations

£46,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Professional occupationsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£46,169-£15,435
Mean Annual£31,371£50,604-£19,233
Monthly£2,561£3,847-£1,286
Weekly£591£888-£297
Hourly£14.78£22.20-£7.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Professional occupations
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,655
25th£25,464£34,407
50th (Median)£30,734£46,169
75th£37,893£60,910
90th (Senior)£46,409£80,002
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Professional occupations?
A Professional occupations earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Professional occupations earns £46,169 — a difference of £15,435 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Professional occupations?
The difference is £15,435 per year. Professional occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Professional occupations?
From a salary perspective, Professional occupations 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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