Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals vs Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary (2025)

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns £16,953 more per year (59% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksDifference
Median Annual£45,454£28,501+£16,953
Mean Annual£49,279£29,325+£19,954
Monthly£3,788£2,375+£1,413
Weekly£874£548+£326
Hourly£21.85£13.70+£8.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
10th (Entry)£28,871£11,229
25th£35,942£21,002
50th (Median)£45,454£28,501
75th£58,149£36,234
90th (Senior)£73,449£47,499
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
A Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is £45,454, whilst a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £28,501 — a difference of £16,953 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
The difference is £16,953 per year. Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
From a salary perspective, Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals 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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