CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earns £1,764 more per year (5% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£36,547-£1,764
Mean Annual£36,338£41,848-£5,510
Monthly£2,899£3,046-£147
Weekly£669£703-£34
Hourly£16.72£17.57-£0.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
10th (Entry)£24,973£24,712
25th£28,762£30,207
50th (Median)£34,783£36,547
75th£42,407£49,201
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?
A Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earns £36,547 — a difference of £1,764 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?
The difference is £1,764 per year. Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?
From a salary perspective, Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants 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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