Architects vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £4,827 more per year (12% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£40,173+£4,827
Mean Annual£48,794£44,327+£4,467
Monthly£3,750£3,348+£402
Weekly£865£773+£92
Hourly£21.63£19.31+£2.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£27,755£24,895
25th£35,597£33,129
50th (Median)£45,000£40,173
75th£56,151£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £4,827 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £4,827 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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