CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Delivery drivers and couriers Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £8,912 more per year (34% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Delivery drivers and couriers

£25,871
per year (gross)
Take-home: £22,147

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDelivery drivers and couriersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£25,871+£8,912
Mean Annual£36,338£24,519+£11,819
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£22,147+£6,416
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,156+£743
Weekly (Gross)£669£498+£171
Hourly£16.72£12.44+£4.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDelivery drivers and couriers
10th (Entry)£24,973£9,257
25th£28,762£15,054
50th (Median)£34,783£25,871
75th£42,407£31,960
90th (Senior)£0£38,765

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Delivery drivers and couriers?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Delivery drivers and couriers earns £25,871 — a difference of £8,912 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Delivery drivers and couriers?
The difference is £8,912 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 Delivery drivers and couriers takes home £22,147. The net difference is £6,416.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Delivery drivers and couriers?
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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