Architects vs Delivery operatives Salary (2025)

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

Architects earns £19,990 more per year (80% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsDelivery operativesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£25,010+£19,990
Mean Annual£48,794£24,165+£24,629
Monthly£3,750£2,084+£1,666
Weekly£865£481+£384
Hourly£21.63£12.02+£9.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsDelivery operatives
10th (Entry)£27,755£9,194
25th£35,597£16,322
50th (Median)£45,000£25,010
75th£56,151£30,447
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Delivery operatives?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Delivery operatives earns £25,010 — a difference of £19,990 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Delivery operatives?
The difference is £19,990 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Delivery operatives?
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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