Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
If you're a construction operatives n.e.c. in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £31,830. That's 5.3% above what construction operatives n.e.c.s earn nationally (£30,237). In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £31,830 stretches to roughly £33,122 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so construction operatives n.e.c.s sit 13.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,830 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,122 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average construction operatives n.e.c. salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £31,830 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does construction operatives n.e.c. pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the South West earn 5.3% above the national median of £30,237. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the South West earn £31,830, which is 13.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.