CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Media Professionals Salary

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

Media Professionals earns £6,810 more per year (20% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Media Professionals

£41,593
per year (gross)
Take-home: £33,467

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMedia ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£41,593-£6,810
Mean Annual£36,338£45,271-£8,933
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£33,467-£4,904
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£3,466-£567
Weekly (Gross)£669£800-£131
Hourly£16.72£20.00-£3.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMedia Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£24,942
25th£28,762£31,997
50th (Median)£34,783£41,593
75th£42,407£53,203
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Media Professionals?
A Media Professionals earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Media Professionals earns £41,593 — a difference of £6,810 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Media Professionals?
The difference is £6,810 per year. Media Professionals 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 Media Professionals takes home £33,467. The net difference is £4,904.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Media Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Media 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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