Architects vs Engineering project managers and project engineers Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Engineering project managers and project engineers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering project managers and project engineers earns £7,999 more per year (18% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsEngineering project managers and project engineersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£52,999-£7,999
Mean Annual£48,794£56,918-£8,124
Monthly£3,750£4,417-£667
Weekly£865£1,019-£154
Hourly£21.63£25.48-£3.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsEngineering project managers and project engineers
10th (Entry)£27,755£36,985
25th£35,597£44,348
50th (Median)£45,000£52,999
75th£56,151£68,371
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Engineering project managers and project engineers?
A Engineering project managers and project engineers earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Engineering project managers and project engineers earns £52,999 — a difference of £7,999 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Engineering project managers and project engineers?
The difference is £7,999 per year. Engineering project managers and project engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Engineering project managers and project engineers?
From a salary perspective, Engineering project managers and project engineers 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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