CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Natural and Social Science Professionals Salary

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

Natural and Social Science Professionals earns £8,615 more per year (25% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Natural and Social Science Professionals

£43,398
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,766

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansNatural and Social Science ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£43,398-£8,615
Mean Annual£36,338£47,322-£10,984
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£34,766-£6,203
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£3,617-£718
Weekly (Gross)£669£835-£166
Hourly£16.72£20.86-£4.14

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansNatural and Social Science Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£26,925
25th£28,762£32,795
50th (Median)£34,783£43,398
75th£42,407£55,003
90th (Senior)£0£69,582

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Natural and Social Science Professionals?
A Natural and Social Science Professionals earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Natural and Social Science Professionals earns £43,398 — a difference of £8,615 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Natural and Social Science Professionals?
The difference is £8,615 per year. Natural and Social Science 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 Natural and Social Science Professionals takes home £34,766. The net difference is £6,203.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Natural and Social Science Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Natural and Social Science 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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