CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Legal secretaries Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £9,804 more per year (39% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Legal secretaries

£24,979
per year (gross)
Take-home: £21,504

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansLegal secretariesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£24,979+£9,804
Mean Annual£36,338£25,031+£11,307
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£21,504+£7,059
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,082+£817
Weekly (Gross)£669£480+£189
Hourly£16.72£12.01+£4.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansLegal secretaries
10th (Entry)£24,973£13,139
25th£28,762£19,380
50th (Median)£34,783£24,979
75th£42,407£28,626
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Legal secretaries?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Legal secretaries earns £24,979 — a difference of £9,804 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Legal secretaries?
The difference is £9,804 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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 Legal secretaries takes home £21,504. The net difference is £7,059.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Legal secretaries?
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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