Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns £9,455 more per year (26% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,454£35,999+£9,455
Mean Annual£49,279£39,756+£9,523
Monthly£3,788£3,000+£788
Weekly£874£692+£182
Hourly£21.85£17.31+£4.54

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£28,871£20,522
25th£35,942£28,391
50th (Median)£45,454£35,999
75th£58,149£45,522
90th (Senior)£73,449£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
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 Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £9,455 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £9,455 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 Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
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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