Architects vs Electrical and Electronic Trades Salary (2025)

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

Architects earns £4,560 more per year (11% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsElectrical and Electronic TradesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£40,440+£4,560
Mean Annual£48,794£42,574+£6,220
Monthly£3,750£3,370+£380
Weekly£865£778+£87
Hourly£21.63£19.44+£2.19

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsElectrical and Electronic Trades
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,756
25th£35,597£33,411
50th (Median)£45,000£40,440
75th£56,151£49,863
90th (Senior)£0£60,529
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Electrical and Electronic Trades earns £40,440 — a difference of £4,560 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
The difference is £4,560 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Electrical and Electronic Trades?
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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