Construction Operatives vs IT managers Salary (2025)

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

IT managers earns £22,286 more per year (66% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

IT managers

£56,234
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesIT managersDifference
Median Annual£33,948£56,234-£22,286
Mean Annual£35,195£60,038-£24,843
Monthly£2,829£4,686-£1,857
Weekly£653£1,081-£428
Hourly£16.32£27.04-£10.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesIT managers
10th (Entry)£17,089£33,025
25th£26,909£43,309
50th (Median)£33,948£56,234
75th£42,454£72,165
90th (Senior)£53,213£93,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a IT managers?
A IT managers earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a IT managers earns £56,234 — a difference of £22,286 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a IT managers?
The difference is £22,286 per year. IT managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a IT managers?
From a salary perspective, IT managers 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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