Architects vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Plant and Machine Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £11,057 more per year (33% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£33,943+£11,057
Mean Annual£48,794£36,343+£12,451
Monthly£3,750£2,829+£921
Weekly£865£653+£212
Hourly£21.63£16.32+£5.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£27,755£24,081
25th£35,597£27,885
50th (Median)£45,000£33,943
75th£56,151£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £11,057 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £11,057 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
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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