CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Delivery operatives Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Delivery operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £9,773 more per year (39% higher)
vs

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDelivery operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£25,010+£9,773
Mean Annual£36,338£24,165+£12,173
Monthly£2,899£2,084+£815
Weekly£669£481+£188
Hourly£16.72£12.02+£4.70

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDelivery operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£9,194
25th£28,762£16,322
50th (Median)£34,783£25,010
75th£42,407£30,447
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Delivery operatives?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Delivery operatives earns £25,010 — a difference of £9,773 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Delivery operatives?
The difference is £9,773 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Delivery operatives?
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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