Architects vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £9,001 more per year (25% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,000£35,999+£9,001
Mean Annual£48,794£39,756+£9,038
Monthly£3,750£3,000+£750
Weekly£865£692+£173
Hourly£21.63£17.31+£4.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsConstruction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,755£20,522
25th£35,597£28,391
50th (Median)£45,000£35,999
75th£56,151£45,522
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £9,001 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £9,001 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
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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