Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals vs Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale Salary (2025)

How do Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals earns £9,612 more per year (27% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsManagers and Directors in Retail and WholesaleDifference
Median Annual£45,454£35,842+£9,612
Mean Annual£49,279£42,334+£6,945
Monthly£3,788£2,987+£801
Weekly£874£689+£185
Hourly£21.85£17.23+£4.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsManagers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
10th (Entry)£28,871£21,284
25th£35,942£28,255
50th (Median)£45,454£35,842
75th£58,149£48,350
90th (Senior)£73,449£70,339
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
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 Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale earns £35,842 — a difference of £9,612 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
The difference is £9,612 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 Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
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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