Construction Operatives vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Construction Operatives earns £23,820 more per year (235% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£10,128+£23,820
Mean Annual£35,195£12,121+£23,074
Monthly£2,829£844+£1,985
Weekly£653£195+£458
Hourly£16.32£4.87+£11.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£17,089£2,228
25th£26,909£4,524
50th (Median)£33,948£10,128
75th£42,454£18,211
90th (Senior)£53,213£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £23,820 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £23,820 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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