Architects vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers, directors and senior officials earns £7,550 more per year (17% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£45,000£52,550-£7,550
Mean Annual£48,794£66,373-£17,579
Monthly£3,750£4,379-£629
Weekly£865£1,011-£146
Hourly£21.63£25.26-£3.63

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£27,755£24,107
25th£35,597£35,002
50th (Median)£45,000£52,550
75th£56,151£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Managers, directors and senior officials earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £7,550 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £7,550 per year. Managers, directors and senior officials is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Managers, directors and senior officials 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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