CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Information Technology Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Information Technology Professionals earns £21,217 more per year (61% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansInformation Technology ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£56,000-£21,217
Mean Annual£36,338£60,847-£24,509
Monthly£2,899£4,667-£1,768
Weekly£669£1,077-£408
Hourly£16.72£26.92-£10.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansInformation Technology Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£32,273
25th£28,762£41,864
50th (Median)£34,783£56,000
75th£42,407£74,769
90th (Senior)£0£94,884
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Information Technology Professionals?
A Information Technology Professionals earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Information Technology Professionals earns £56,000 — a difference of £21,217 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Information Technology Professionals?
The difference is £21,217 per year. Information Technology Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Information Technology Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Information Technology Professionals 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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