Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Security guards and related occupations Salary

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Security guards and related occupations salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Security guards and related occupations earns £991 more per year (3% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,648
vs

Security guards and related occupations

£31,725
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,362

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Security guards and related occupationsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£31,725-£991
Mean Annual£31,371£30,249+£1,122
Take-Home (Net)£25,648£26,362-£714
Monthly (Gross)£2,561£2,644-£83
Weekly (Gross)£591£610-£19
Hourly£14.78£15.25-£0.47

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Security guards and related occupations
10th (Entry)£14,788£9,053
25th£25,464£23,810
50th (Median)£30,734£31,725
75th£37,893£38,676
90th (Senior)£46,409£45,057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Security guards and related occupations?
A Security guards and related occupations earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Security guards and related occupations earns £31,725 — a difference of £991 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Security guards and related occupations?
The difference is £991 per year. Security guards and related occupations is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Construction operatives n.e.c. takes home approximately £25,648 per year, whilst a Security guards and related occupations takes home £26,362. The net difference is £714.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Security guards and related occupations?
From a salary perspective, Security guards and related 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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