Aerospace engineers vs Design occupations n.e.c. Salary

How do Aerospace engineers and Design occupations n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Aerospace engineers earns £17,741 more per year (46% higher)

Aerospace engineers

£56,156
per year (gross)
Take-home: £43,128
vs

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,178

Detailed Comparison

MetricAerospace engineersDesign occupations n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£56,156£38,415+£17,741
Mean Annual£62,950£42,819+£20,131
Take-Home (Net)£43,128£31,178+£11,950
Monthly (Gross)£4,680£3,201+£1,479
Weekly (Gross)£1,080£739+£341
Hourly£27.00£18.47+£8.53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Aerospace engineers or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
A Aerospace engineers earns more. The median salary for a Aerospace engineers is £56,156, whilst a Design occupations n.e.c. earns £38,415 — a difference of £17,741 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Aerospace engineers and a Design occupations n.e.c.?
The difference is £17,741 per year. Aerospace engineers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Aerospace engineers takes home approximately £43,128 per year, whilst a Design occupations n.e.c. takes home £31,178. The net difference is £11,950.
Should I become a Aerospace engineers or a Design occupations n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Aerospace engineers 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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