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

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

IT project managers earns £23,173 more per year (67% higher)
vs

IT project managers

£57,956
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansIT project managersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£57,956-£23,173
Mean Annual£36,338£61,265-£24,927
Monthly£2,899£4,830-£1,931
Weekly£669£1,115-£446
Hourly£16.72£27.86-£11.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansIT project managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£34,371
25th£28,762£42,443
50th (Median)£34,783£57,956
75th£42,407£74,711
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a IT project managers?
A IT project managers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a IT project managers earns £57,956 — a difference of £23,173 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a IT project managers?
The difference is £23,173 per year. IT project managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a IT project managers?
From a salary perspective, IT project 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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