Architects vs Interior designers Salary (2025)

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

Architects earns £11,177 more per year (33% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Interior designers

£33,823
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsInterior designersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£33,823+£11,177
Mean Annual£48,794£34,846+£13,948
Monthly£3,750£2,819+£931
Weekly£865£650+£215
Hourly£21.63£16.26+£5.37
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Interior designers?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Interior designers earns £33,823 — a difference of £11,177 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Interior designers?
The difference is £11,177 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Interior designers?
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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