Architects vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £3,000 more per year (7% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,000£48,000-£3,000
Mean Annual£48,794£52,284-£3,490
Monthly£3,750£4,000-£250
Weekly£865£923-£58
Hourly£21.63£23.08-£1.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,755£31,000
25th£35,597£38,806
50th (Median)£45,000£48,000
75th£56,151£61,447
90th (Senior)£0£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £3,000 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £3,000 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals n.e.c. 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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