Architects vs Carpenters and joiners Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Carpenters and joiners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £9,846 more per year (28% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Carpenters and joiners

£35,154
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsCarpenters and joinersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£35,154+£9,846
Mean Annual£48,794£37,366+£11,428
Monthly£3,750£2,930+£820
Weekly£865£676+£189
Hourly£21.63£16.90+£4.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsCarpenters and joiners
10th (Entry)£27,755£21,357
25th£35,597£28,777
50th (Median)£45,000£35,154
75th£56,151£41,217
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Carpenters and joiners?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Carpenters and joiners earns £35,154 — a difference of £9,846 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Carpenters and joiners?
The difference is £9,846 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Carpenters and joiners?
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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