CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Office managers Salary

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

Office managers earns £1,221 more per year (4% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Office managers

£36,004
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,442

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansOffice managersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£36,004-£1,221
Mean Annual£36,338£38,180-£1,842
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£29,442-£879
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£3,000-£101
Weekly (Gross)£669£692-£23
Hourly£16.72£17.31-£0.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansOffice managers
10th (Entry)£24,973£16,515
25th£28,762£27,405
50th (Median)£34,783£36,004
75th£42,407£47,755
90th (Senior)£0£59,490

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Office managers?
A Office managers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Office managers earns £36,004 — a difference of £1,221 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Office managers?
The difference is £1,221 per year. Office managers 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 Office managers takes home £29,442. The net difference is £879.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Office managers?
From a salary perspective, Office 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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