Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals vs Groundworkers Salary

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Groundworkers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns £7,968 more per year (21% higher)
vs

Groundworkers

£37,486
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,510

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsGroundworkersDifference
Median Annual£45,454£37,486+£7,968
Mean Annual£49,279£38,039+£11,240
Take-Home (Net)£36,246£30,510+£5,736
Monthly (Gross)£3,788£3,124+£664
Weekly (Gross)£874£721+£153
Hourly£21.85£18.02+£3.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsGroundworkers
10th (Entry)£28,871£26,867
25th£35,942£30,598
50th (Median)£45,454£37,486
75th£58,149£45,271
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 Groundworkers?
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 Groundworkers earns £37,486 — a difference of £7,968 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Groundworkers?
The difference is £7,968 per year. Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals takes home approximately £36,246 per year, whilst a Groundworkers takes home £30,510. The net difference is £5,736.
Should I become a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Groundworkers?
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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