Architects vs Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades Salary

How do Architects and Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Architects earns £5,213 more per year (13% higher)

Architects

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades

£39,787
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,166

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£39,787+£5,213
Mean Annual£48,794£42,396+£6,398
Take-Home (Net)£35,920£32,166+£3,754
Monthly (Gross)£3,750£3,316+£434
Weekly (Gross)£865£765+£100
Hourly£21.63£19.13+£2.50

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,396
25th£35,597£31,198
50th (Median)£45,000£39,787
75th£56,151£50,583
90th (Senior)£0£63,827

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £39,787 — a difference of £5,213 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades?
The difference is £5,213 per year. Architects 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 Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades takes home £32,166. The net difference is £3,754.
Should I become a Architects or a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making 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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