Architects vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Architects earns £14,266 more per year (46% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,000£30,734+£14,266
Mean Annual£48,794£31,371+£17,423
Monthly£3,750£2,561+£1,189
Weekly£865£591+£274
Hourly£21.63£14.78+£6.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsConstruction operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,755£14,788
25th£35,597£25,464
50th (Median)£45,000£30,734
75th£56,151£37,893
90th (Senior)£0£46,409
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £14,266 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £14,266 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Construction operatives 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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