Construction Operatives vs Electronics engineers Salary (2025)

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

Electronics engineers earns £14,720 more per year (43% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesElectronics engineersDifference
Median Annual£33,948£48,668-£14,720
Mean Annual£35,195£52,180-£16,985
Monthly£2,829£4,056-£1,227
Weekly£653£936-£283
Hourly£16.32£23.40-£7.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesElectronics engineers
10th (Entry)£17,089£33,672
25th£26,909£40,606
50th (Median)£33,948£48,668
75th£42,454£63,686
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Electronics engineers?
A Electronics engineers earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Electronics engineers earns £48,668 — a difference of £14,720 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Electronics engineers?
The difference is £14,720 per year. Electronics engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Electronics engineers?
From a salary perspective, Electronics engineers 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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