Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Refuse and salvage occupations Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £3,287 more per year (12% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Refuse and salvage occupations

£27,447
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Refuse and salvage occupationsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£27,447+£3,287
Mean Annual£31,371£29,466+£1,905
Monthly£2,561£2,287+£274
Weekly£591£528+£63
Hourly£14.78£13.20+£1.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Refuse and salvage occupations
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,060
25th£25,464£25,777
50th (Median)£30,734£27,447
75th£37,893£31,658
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Refuse and salvage occupations?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Refuse and salvage occupations earns £27,447 — a difference of £3,287 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Refuse and salvage occupations?
The difference is £3,287 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Refuse and salvage occupations?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives n.e.c. 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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