Construction Operatives vs Fire service officers (watch manager and below) Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Fire service officers (watch manager and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £5,991 more per year (18% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesFire service officers (watch manager and below)Difference
Median Annual£33,948£39,939-£5,991
Mean Annual£35,195£39,756-£4,561
Monthly£2,829£3,328-£499
Weekly£653£768-£115
Hourly£16.32£19.20-£2.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesFire service officers (watch manager and below)
10th (Entry)£17,089£13,395
25th£26,909£32,059
50th (Median)£33,948£39,939
75th£42,454£48,267
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
A Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) earns £39,939 — a difference of £5,991 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
The difference is £5,991 per year. Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Fire service officers (watch manager and below)?
From a salary perspective, Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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