Construction Operatives vs Media Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Media Professionals earns £7,645 more per year (23% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesMedia ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£33,948£41,593-£7,645
Mean Annual£35,195£45,271-£10,076
Monthly£2,829£3,466-£637
Weekly£653£800-£147
Hourly£16.32£20.00-£3.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesMedia Professionals
10th (Entry)£17,089£24,942
25th£26,909£31,997
50th (Median)£33,948£41,593
75th£42,454£53,203
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Media Professionals?
A Media Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Media Professionals earns £41,593 — a difference of £7,645 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Media Professionals?
The difference is £7,645 per year. Media Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Media Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Media Professionals 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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