Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £15,576 more per year (103% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Sales Assistants and Retail CashiersDifference
Median Annual£30,734£15,158+£15,576
Mean Annual£31,371£16,912+£14,459
Monthly£2,561£1,263+£1,298
Weekly£591£292+£299
Hourly£14.78£7.29+£7.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers
10th (Entry)£14,788£5,761
25th£25,464£10,191
50th (Median)£30,734£15,158
75th£37,893£23,257
90th (Senior)£46,409£28,829
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns £15,158 — a difference of £15,576 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
The difference is £15,576 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
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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