CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Catering and bar managers Salary

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Catering and bar managers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £5,108 more per year (17% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

£34,783
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,563
vs

Catering and bar managers

£29,675
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,886

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCatering and bar managersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£29,675+£5,108
Mean Annual£36,338£29,033+£7,305
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£24,886+£3,677
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,473+£426
Weekly (Gross)£669£571+£98
Hourly£16.72£14.27+£2.45

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCatering and bar managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£13,786
25th£28,762£23,382
50th (Median)£34,783£29,675
75th£42,407£35,117
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Catering and bar managers?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Catering and bar managers earns £29,675 — a difference of £5,108 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Catering and bar managers?
The difference is £5,108 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians takes home approximately £28,563 per year, whilst a Catering and bar managers takes home £24,886. The net difference is £3,677.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Catering and bar managers?
From a salary perspective, CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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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