Architects vs Construction and Building Trades Supervisors Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Construction and Building Trades Supervisors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £214 more per year (0% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£45,000£44,786+£214
Mean Annual£48,794£46,894+£1,900
Monthly£3,750£3,732+£18
Weekly£865£861+£4
Hourly£21.63£21.53+£0.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsConstruction and Building Trades Supervisors
10th (Entry)£27,755£29,701
25th£35,597£36,453
50th (Median)£45,000£44,786
75th£56,151£55,994
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns £44,786 — a difference of £214 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
The difference is £214 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
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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