Architects vs Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £5,254 more per year (13% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsSkilled metal, electrical and electronic tradesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£39,746+£5,254
Mean Annual£48,794£42,052+£6,742
Monthly£3,750£3,312+£438
Weekly£865£764+£101
Hourly£21.63£19.11+£2.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsSkilled metal, electrical and electronic trades
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,500
25th£35,597£31,793
50th (Median)£45,000£39,746
75th£56,151£49,608
90th (Senior)£0£62,011
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades earns £39,746 — a difference of £5,254 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
The difference is £5,254 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades?
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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