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

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £2,546 more per year (6% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,454£48,000-£2,546
Mean Annual£49,279£52,284-£3,005
Monthly£3,788£4,000-£212
Weekly£874£923-£49
Hourly£21.85£23.08-£1.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£28,871£31,000
25th£35,942£38,806
50th (Median)£45,454£48,000
75th£58,149£61,447
90th (Senior)£73,449£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is £45,454, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £2,546 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,546 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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