Construction Operatives vs Counsellors Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Counsellors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £5,546 more per year (20% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Counsellors

£28,402
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£33,948£28,402+£5,546
Mean Annual£35,195£28,062+£7,133
Monthly£2,829£2,367+£462
Weekly£653£546+£107
Hourly£16.32£13.65+£2.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesCounsellors
10th (Entry)£17,089£12,873
25th£26,909£19,249
50th (Median)£33,948£28,402
75th£42,454£34,590
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Counsellors?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £5,546 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Counsellors?
The difference is £5,546 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Counsellors?
From a salary perspective, Construction Operatives 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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