Construction Operatives vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Construction Operatives earns £7,206 more per year (27% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£33,948£26,742+£7,206
Mean Annual£35,195£27,332+£7,863
Monthly£2,829£2,229+£600
Weekly£653£514+£139
Hourly£16.32£12.86+£3.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£17,089£14,767
25th£26,909£21,436
50th (Median)£33,948£26,742
75th£42,454£32,205
90th (Senior)£53,213£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £7,206 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £7,206 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Records clerks and assistants?
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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