Average Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
A construction operatives n.e.c. working in the London could expect a median salary of £33,481 in 2025 — 10.7% above the national figure of £30,237. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £33,481 stretches to roughly £28,764 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, construction operatives n.e.c.s earn 50.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £33,481 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,764 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Construction operatives n.e.c. salary in areas near City of London
Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London 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 City of London?
The median construction operatives n.e.c. salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £33,481 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the London earn 10.7% above the national median of £30,237. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is construction operatives n.e.c. a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Construction operatives n.e.c.s in the London earn £33,481, which is 50.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for construction operatives n.e.c.s cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.