Architects vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £10,493 more per year (30% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£45,000£34,507+£10,493
Mean Annual£48,794£35,321+£13,473
Monthly£3,750£2,876+£874
Weekly£865£664+£201
Hourly£21.63£16.59+£5.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,755£24,076
25th£35,597£27,603
50th (Median)£45,000£34,507
75th£56,151£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £10,493 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,493 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Process operatives 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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