Architects vs Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £16,499 more per year (58% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerksDifference
Median Annual£45,000£28,501+£16,499
Mean Annual£48,794£29,325+£19,469
Monthly£3,750£2,375+£1,375
Weekly£865£548+£317
Hourly£21.63£13.70+£7.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
10th (Entry)£27,755£11,229
25th£35,597£21,002
50th (Median)£45,000£28,501
75th£56,151£36,234
90th (Senior)£0£47,499
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks earns £28,501 — a difference of £16,499 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
The difference is £16,499 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks?
From a salary perspective, Architects 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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