Architects vs Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £9,366 more per year (26% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£35,634+£9,366
Mean Annual£48,794£38,191+£10,603
Monthly£3,750£2,970+£780
Weekly£865£685+£180
Hourly£21.63£17.13+£4.50

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsMetal Forming, Welding and Related Trades
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,589
25th£35,597£29,967
50th (Median)£45,000£35,634
75th£56,151£45,245
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £35,634 — a difference of £9,366 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
The difference is £9,366 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades?
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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