Construction Operatives vs Delivery operatives Salary (2025)

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

Construction Operatives earns £8,938 more per year (36% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesDelivery operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£25,010+£8,938
Mean Annual£35,195£24,165+£11,030
Monthly£2,829£2,084+£745
Weekly£653£481+£172
Hourly£16.32£12.02+£4.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesDelivery operatives
10th (Entry)£17,089£9,194
25th£26,909£16,322
50th (Median)£33,948£25,010
75th£42,454£30,447
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Delivery operatives?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Delivery operatives earns £25,010 — a difference of £8,938 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Delivery operatives?
The difference is £8,938 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Delivery operatives?
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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