CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale earns £1,059 more per year (3% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansManagers and Directors in Retail and WholesaleDifference
Median Annual£34,783£35,842-£1,059
Mean Annual£36,338£42,334-£5,996
Monthly£2,899£2,987-£88
Weekly£669£689-£20
Hourly£16.72£17.23-£0.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansManagers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
10th (Entry)£24,973£21,284
25th£28,762£28,255
50th (Median)£34,783£35,842
75th£42,407£48,350
90th (Senior)£0£70,339
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
A Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale earns £35,842 — a difference of £1,059 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
The difference is £1,059 per year. Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale?
From a salary perspective, Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale 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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