Average Road construction operatives Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The median pay for road construction operativess in the South West stood at £44,133 in 2025, placing them 15.2% above the UK-wide figure of £38,315. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £44,133 has an effective purchasing power closer to £45,924. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, road construction operativess earn 20.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £44,133 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £45,924 — 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.
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Road construction operatives 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 road construction operatives salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median road construction operatives salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £44,133 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does road construction operatives pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Road construction operatives in the South West earn 15.2% above the national median of £38,315. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is road construction operatives 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. Road construction operatives in the South West earn £44,133, which is 20.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for road construction operativess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.