Architects vs Science, Engineering and Production Technicians Salary

How do Architects and Science, Engineering and Production Technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Architects earns £9,502 more per year (27% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,920
vs

Science, Engineering and Production Technicians

£35,498
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,078

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansDifference
Median Annual£45,000£35,498+£9,502
Mean Annual£48,794£38,629+£10,165
Take-Home (Net)£35,920£29,078+£6,842
Monthly (Gross)£3,750£2,958+£792
Weekly (Gross)£865£683+£182
Hourly£21.63£17.07+£4.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsScience, Engineering and Production Technicians
10th (Entry)£27,755£24,003
25th£35,597£28,365
50th (Median)£45,000£35,498
75th£56,151£46,091
90th (Senior)£0£57,951

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns £35,498 — a difference of £9,502 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians?
The difference is £9,502 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Architects takes home approximately £35,920 per year, whilst a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians takes home £29,078. The net difference is £6,842.
Should I become a Architects or a Science, Engineering and Production 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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