CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs IT managers Salary (2025)

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

IT managers earns £21,451 more per year (62% higher)
vs

IT managers

£56,234
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansIT managersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£56,234-£21,451
Mean Annual£36,338£60,038-£23,700
Monthly£2,899£4,686-£1,787
Weekly£669£1,081-£412
Hourly£16.72£27.04-£10.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansIT managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£33,025
25th£28,762£43,309
50th (Median)£34,783£56,234
75th£42,407£72,165
90th (Senior)£0£93,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a IT managers?
A IT managers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a IT managers earns £56,234 — a difference of £21,451 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a IT managers?
The difference is £21,451 per year. IT managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a IT managers?
From a salary perspective, IT 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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