Construction Operatives vs Weighers, graders and sorters Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Weighers, graders and sorters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £4,049 more per year (14% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Weighers, graders and sorters

£29,899
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesWeighers, graders and sortersDifference
Median Annual£33,948£29,899+£4,049
Mean Annual£35,195£29,868+£5,327
Monthly£2,829£2,492+£337
Weekly£653£575+£78
Hourly£16.32£14.37+£1.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Weighers, graders and sorters earns £29,899 — a difference of £4,049 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Weighers, graders and sorters?
The difference is £4,049 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Weighers, graders and sorters?
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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