Architects vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Architects earns £6,382 more per year (17% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£45,000£38,618+£6,382
Mean Annual£48,794£39,719+£9,075
Monthly£3,750£3,218+£532
Weekly£865£743+£122
Hourly£21.63£18.57+£3.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£27,755£25,323
25th£35,597£29,878
50th (Median)£45,000£38,618
75th£56,151£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Architects earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £6,382 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £6,382 per year. Architects is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
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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