Quantity surveyors vs Road construction operatives Salary (2025)

How do Quantity surveyors and Road construction operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Quantity surveyors earns £12,628 more per year (32% higher)

Quantity surveyors

£51,820
per year
vs

Road construction operatives

£39,192
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricQuantity surveyorsRoad construction operativesDifference
Median Annual£51,820£39,192+£12,628
Mean Annual£54,674£41,645+£13,029
Monthly£4,318£3,266+£1,052
Weekly£997£754+£243
Hourly£24.91£18.84+£6.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileQuantity surveyorsRoad construction operatives
10th (Entry)£30,724£26,027
25th£39,542£32,195
50th (Median)£51,820£39,192
75th£65,058£47,160
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Quantity surveyors or a Road construction operatives?
A Quantity surveyors earns more. The median salary for a Quantity surveyors is £51,820, whilst a Road construction operatives earns £39,192 — a difference of £12,628 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Quantity surveyors and a Road construction operatives?
The difference is £12,628 per year. Quantity surveyors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Quantity surveyors or a Road construction operatives?
From a salary perspective, Quantity surveyors 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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