Architects vs Programmers and software development professionals Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Programmers and software development professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Programmers and software development professionals earns £11,459 more per year (25% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsProgrammers and software development professionalsDifference
Median Annual£45,000£56,459-£11,459
Mean Annual£48,794£61,964-£13,170
Monthly£3,750£4,705-£955
Weekly£865£1,086-£221
Hourly£21.63£27.14-£5.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsProgrammers and software development professionals
10th (Entry)£27,755£31,501
25th£35,597£41,201
50th (Median)£45,000£56,459
75th£56,151£76,658
90th (Senior)£0£98,015
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Programmers and software development professionals?
A Programmers and software development professionals earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Programmers and software development professionals earns £56,459 — a difference of £11,459 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Programmers and software development professionals?
The difference is £11,459 per year. Programmers and software development professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Programmers and software development professionals?
From a salary perspective, Programmers and software development professionals 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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