Construction Operatives vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £1,278 more per year (4% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£33,948£32,670+£1,278
Mean Annual£35,195£33,093+£2,102
Monthly£2,829£2,723+£106
Weekly£653£628+£25
Hourly£16.32£15.71+£0.61
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £1,278 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,278 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
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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