Architects vs Prison service officers (below principal officer) Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Prison service officers (below principal officer) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £10,530 more per year (31% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsPrison service officers (below principal officer)Difference
Median Annual£45,000£34,470+£10,530
Mean Annual£48,794£36,850+£11,944
Monthly£3,750£2,873+£877
Weekly£865£663+£202
Hourly£21.63£16.57+£5.06
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Prison service officers (below principal officer) earns £34,470 — a difference of £10,530 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
The difference is £10,530 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
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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