Construction Operatives vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £777 more per year (2% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£33,171+£777
Mean Annual£35,195£34,903+£292
Monthly£2,829£2,764+£65
Weekly£653£638+£15
Hourly£16.32£15.95+£0.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£17,089£17,094
25th£26,909£26,372
50th (Median)£33,948£33,171
75th£42,454£42,276
90th (Senior)£53,213£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £777 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £777 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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