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

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Construction operatives 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 £14,720 more per year (48% higher)
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,454£30,734+£14,720
Mean Annual£49,279£31,371+£17,908
Monthly£3,788£2,561+£1,227
Weekly£874£591+£283
Hourly£21.85£14.78+£7.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£28,871£14,788
25th£35,942£25,464
50th (Median)£45,454£30,734
75th£58,149£37,893
90th (Senior)£73,449£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Construction operatives 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 operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £14,720 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £14,720 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 operatives 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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