Architects vs Engineering technicians Salary (2025)

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

Architects earns £1,393 more per year (3% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsEngineering techniciansDifference
Median Annual£45,000£43,607+£1,393
Mean Annual£48,794£46,649+£2,145
Monthly£3,750£3,634+£116
Weekly£865£839+£26
Hourly£21.63£20.96+£0.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsEngineering technicians
10th (Entry)£27,755£27,024
25th£35,597£33,891
50th (Median)£45,000£43,607
75th£56,151£54,345
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Engineering technicians?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Engineering technicians earns £43,607 — a difference of £1,393 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Engineering technicians?
The difference is £1,393 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Engineering technicians?
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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