Architects vs Quality assurance technicians Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Quality assurance technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £10,947 more per year (32% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£45,000£34,053+£10,947
Mean Annual£48,794£36,724+£12,070
Monthly£3,750£2,838+£912
Weekly£865£655+£210
Hourly£21.63£16.37+£5.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,673
25th£35,597£28,782
50th (Median)£45,000£34,053
75th£56,151£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Quality assurance technicians?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £10,947 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £10,947 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Quality assurance technicians?
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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