CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Counsellors Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £6,381 more per year (22% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Counsellors

£28,402
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,969

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCounsellorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£28,402+£6,381
Mean Annual£36,338£28,062+£8,276
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£23,969+£4,594
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,367+£532
Weekly (Gross)£669£546+£123
Hourly£16.72£13.65+£3.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCounsellors
10th (Entry)£24,973£12,873
25th£28,762£19,249
50th (Median)£34,783£28,402
75th£42,407£34,590
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Counsellors?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Counsellors earns £28,402 — a difference of £6,381 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Counsellors?
The difference is £6,381 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 Counsellors takes home £23,969. The net difference is £4,594.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Counsellors?
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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