Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers vs Skilled construction and building trades Salary

How do Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers and Skilled construction and building trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Skilled construction and building trades earns £8,746 more per year (32% higher)

Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers

£27,274
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,157
vs

Skilled construction and building trades

£36,020
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,454

Detailed Comparison

MetricPackers, bottlers, canners and fillersSkilled construction and building tradesDifference
Median Annual£27,274£36,020-£8,746
Mean Annual£27,608£38,384-£10,776
Take-Home (Net)£23,157£29,454-£6,297
Monthly (Gross)£2,273£3,002-£729
Weekly (Gross)£525£693-£168
Hourly£13.11£17.32-£4.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePackers, bottlers, canners and fillersSkilled construction and building trades
10th (Entry)£13,791£23,043
25th£24,076£29,111
50th (Median)£27,274£36,020
75th£33,103£44,770
90th (Senior)£38,759£55,697

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers or a Skilled construction and building trades?
A Skilled construction and building trades earns more. The median salary for a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers is £27,274, whilst a Skilled construction and building trades earns £36,020 — a difference of £8,746 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers and a Skilled construction and building trades?
The difference is £8,746 per year. Skilled construction and building trades is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers takes home approximately £23,157 per year, whilst a Skilled construction and building trades takes home £29,454. The net difference is £6,297.
Should I become a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers or a Skilled construction and building trades?
From a salary perspective, Skilled construction and building trades 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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