CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Financial accounts managers Salary

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

Financial accounts managers earns £9,617 more per year (28% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Financial accounts managers

£44,400
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,488

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansFinancial accounts managersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£44,400-£9,617
Mean Annual£36,338£49,999-£13,661
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£35,488-£6,925
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£3,700-£801
Weekly (Gross)£669£854-£185
Hourly£16.72£21.35-£4.63

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansFinancial accounts managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,193
25th£28,762£34,147
50th (Median)£34,783£44,400
75th£42,407£59,965
90th (Senior)£0£78,729

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Financial accounts managers?
A Financial accounts managers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Financial accounts managers earns £44,400 — a difference of £9,617 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Financial accounts managers?
The difference is £9,617 per year. Financial accounts managers 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 Financial accounts managers takes home £35,488. The net difference is £6,925.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Financial accounts managers?
From a salary perspective, Financial accounts managers 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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