Architects vs Other administrative occupations n.e.c. Salary

How do Architects and Other administrative occupations n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Architects earns £20,397 more per year (83% higher)

Architects

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

Other administrative occupations n.e.c.

£24,603
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,234

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsOther administrative occupations n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,000£24,603+£20,397
Mean Annual£48,794£23,914+£24,880
Take-Home (Net)£35,920£21,234+£14,686
Monthly (Gross)£3,750£2,050+£1,700
Weekly (Gross)£865£473+£392
Hourly£21.63£11.83+£9.80

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsOther administrative occupations n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,755£9,492
25th£35,597£14,089
50th (Median)£45,000£24,603
75th£56,151£30,541
90th (Senior)£0£38,587

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Other administrative occupations n.e.c.?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Other administrative occupations n.e.c. earns £24,603 — a difference of £20,397 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Other administrative occupations n.e.c.?
The difference is £20,397 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 Other administrative occupations n.e.c. takes home £21,234. The net difference is £14,686.
Should I become a Architects or a Other administrative occupations n.e.c.?
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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