Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

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

Vehicle Trades earns £6,173 more per year (20% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Vehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£36,907-£6,173
Mean Annual£31,371£39,359-£7,988
Monthly£2,561£3,076-£515
Weekly£591£710-£119
Hourly£14.78£17.74-£2.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Vehicle Trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,806
25th£25,464£30,473
50th (Median)£30,734£36,907
75th£37,893£46,341
90th (Senior)£46,409£56,652
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Vehicle Trades?
A Vehicle Trades earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £6,173 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £6,173 per year. Vehicle Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Vehicle Trades?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle Trades 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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