CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Chief Executives and Senior Officials Salary

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Chief Executives and Senior Officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £48,794 more per year (140% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Chief Executives and Senior Officials

£83,577
per year (gross)
Take-home: £59,032

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChief Executives and Senior OfficialsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£83,577-£48,794
Mean Annual£36,338£109,171-£72,833
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£59,032-£30,469
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£6,965-£4,066
Weekly (Gross)£669£1,607-£938
Hourly£16.72£40.18-£23.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChief Executives and Senior Officials
10th (Entry)£24,973£17,966
25th£28,762£44,238
50th (Median)£34,783£83,577
75th£42,407£126,985
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
A Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Chief Executives and Senior Officials earns £83,577 — a difference of £48,794 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
The difference is £48,794 per year. Chief Executives and Senior Officials 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 Chief Executives and Senior Officials takes home £59,032. The net difference is £30,469.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chief Executives and Senior Officials?
From a salary perspective, Chief Executives and Senior Officials 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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