Construction Operatives vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Construction Operatives earns £5,045 more per year (17% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£28,903+£5,045
Mean Annual£35,195£32,727+£2,468
Monthly£2,829£2,409+£420
Weekly£653£556+£97
Hourly£16.32£13.90+£2.42

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£17,089£18,957
25th£26,909£24,332
50th (Median)£33,948£28,903
75th£42,454£37,909
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Printing Trades?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £5,045 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £5,045 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Printing Trades?
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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