Architects vs Functional Managers and Directors Salary

How do Architects and Functional Managers and Directors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Functional Managers and Directors earns £25,255 more per year (56% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,920
vs

Functional Managers and Directors

£70,255
per year (gross)
Take-home: £51,305

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsFunctional Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£45,000£70,255-£25,255
Mean Annual£48,794£82,674-£33,880
Take-Home (Net)£35,920£51,305-£15,385
Monthly (Gross)£3,750£5,855-£2,105
Weekly (Gross)£865£1,351-£486
Hourly£21.63£33.78-£12.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsFunctional Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£27,755£28,407
25th£35,597£46,503
50th (Median)£45,000£70,255
75th£56,151£102,101
90th (Senior)£0£144,377

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Functional Managers and Directors?
A Functional Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors earns £70,255 — a difference of £25,255 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Functional Managers and Directors?
The difference is £25,255 per year. Functional Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Architects takes home approximately £35,920 per year, whilst a Functional Managers and Directors takes home £51,305. The net difference is £15,385.
Should I become a Architects or a Functional Managers and Directors?
From a salary perspective, Functional Managers and Directors 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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