CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Construction and Building Trades Supervisors Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Construction and Building Trades Supervisors salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns £10,003 more per year (29% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£44,786-£10,003
Mean Annual£36,338£46,894-£10,556
Monthly£2,899£3,732-£833
Weekly£669£861-£192
Hourly£16.72£21.53-£4.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansConstruction and Building Trades Supervisors
10th (Entry)£24,973£29,701
25th£28,762£36,453
50th (Median)£34,783£44,786
75th£42,407£55,994
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
A Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns £44,786 — a difference of £10,003 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
The difference is £10,003 per year. Construction and Building Trades Supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors?
From a salary perspective, Construction and Building Trades Supervisors 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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