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Construction Operatives salary in United Kingdom

The median construction operatives salary is £35,290 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£24,525
Median (p50)
£35,290
Top (p90)
Sample size
103,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£24,525
p25£28,673
Median£35,290
p75£43,005
Top (p90)
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Construction Operatives salary by region

London£37,517
East Midlands£37,273
South East£37,152
Yorkshire and The Humber£36,323
South West£35,877
West Midlands£34,631
Wales£33,714
Scotland£32,923
East of England£32,665

Pay trend

Up 16.8% from 2023 to 2025.

£30,2062023
£32,9812024
£35,2902025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Construction Operatives salary FAQs

What is the average Construction Operatives salary in United Kingdom?

The median Construction Operatives salary in United Kingdom is £35,290 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of construction operativess earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Construction Operatives salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £37,517, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Construction Operatives salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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