Architects vs Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £29,842 more per year (197% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsSales Assistants and Retail CashiersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£15,158+£29,842
Mean Annual£48,794£16,912+£31,882
Monthly£3,750£1,263+£2,487
Weekly£865£292+£573
Hourly£21.63£7.29+£14.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsSales Assistants and Retail Cashiers
10th (Entry)£27,755£5,761
25th£35,597£10,191
50th (Median)£45,000£15,158
75th£56,151£23,257
90th (Senior)£0£28,829
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers earns £15,158 — a difference of £29,842 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
The difference is £29,842 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers?
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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