Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Welding trades earns £4,848 more per year (16% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£30,734£35,582-£4,848
Mean Annual£31,371£37,877-£6,506
Monthly£2,561£2,965-£404
Weekly£591£684-£93
Hourly£14.78£17.11-£2.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£14,788£24,483
25th£25,464£29,325
50th (Median)£30,734£35,582
75th£37,893£45,339
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £4,848 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £4,848 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Welding 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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