Pipe fitters vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Pipe fitters and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pipe fitters earns £4,759 more per year (12% higher)

Pipe fitters

£43,377
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPipe fittersWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£43,377£38,618+£4,759
Mean Annual£44,619£39,719+£4,900
Monthly£3,615£3,218+£397
Weekly£834£743+£91
Hourly£20.85£18.57+£2.28
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pipe fitters or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Pipe fitters earns more. The median salary for a Pipe fitters is £43,377, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £4,759 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pipe fitters and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £4,759 per year. Pipe fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pipe fitters or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Pipe fitters 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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