Architects vs Social workers Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £2,291 more per year (5% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£45,000£42,709+£2,291
Mean Annual£48,794£41,994+£6,800
Monthly£3,750£3,559+£191
Weekly£865£821+£44
Hourly£21.63£20.53+£1.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsSocial workers
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,798
25th£35,597£36,474
50th (Median)£45,000£42,709
75th£56,151£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Social workers?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £2,291 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Social workers?
The difference is £2,291 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Social workers?
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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