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

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

Physical scientists earns £4,080 more per year (9% higher)
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Physical scientists

£49,534
per year (gross)
Take-home: £39,184

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£45,454£49,534-£4,080
Mean Annual£49,279£56,902-£7,623
Take-Home (Net)£36,246£39,184-£2,938
Monthly (Gross)£3,788£4,128-£340
Weekly (Gross)£874£953-£79
Hourly£21.85£23.81-£1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals is £45,454, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £4,080 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £4,080 per year. Physical scientists 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 Physical scientists takes home £39,184. The net difference is £2,938.
Should I become a Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical scientists 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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