Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Teaching assistants Salary (2025)

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

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £9,356 more per year (44% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Teaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£30,734£21,378+£9,356
Mean Annual£31,371£20,486+£10,885
Monthly£2,561£1,782+£779
Weekly£591£411+£180
Hourly£14.78£10.28+£4.50

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Teaching assistants
10th (Entry)£14,788£9,434
25th£25,464£16,092
50th (Median)£30,734£21,378
75th£37,893£25,464
90th (Senior)£46,409£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Teaching assistants?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £9,356 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £9,356 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Teaching assistants?
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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