CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £13,838 more per year (40% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£34,783£48,621-£13,838
Mean Annual£36,338£48,668-£12,330
Monthly£2,899£4,052-£1,153
Weekly£669£935-£266
Hourly£16.72£23.38-£6.66

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£24,973£32,899
25th£28,762£37,006
50th (Median)£34,783£48,621
75th£42,407£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £13,838 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £13,838 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Police officers (sergeant and below) 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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