CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Production Managers and Directors Salary (2025)

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

Production Managers and Directors earns £19,479 more per year (56% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProduction Managers and DirectorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£54,262-£19,479
Mean Annual£36,338£61,593-£25,255
Monthly£2,899£4,522-£1,623
Weekly£669£1,044-£375
Hourly£16.72£26.09-£9.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProduction Managers and Directors
10th (Entry)£24,973£19,056
25th£28,762£37,502
50th (Median)£34,783£54,262
75th£42,407£76,235
90th (Senior)£0£107,527
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Production Managers and Directors?
A Production Managers and Directors earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Production Managers and Directors earns £54,262 — a difference of £19,479 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Production Managers and Directors?
The difference is £19,479 per year. Production Managers and Directors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Production Managers and Directors?
From a salary perspective, Production Managers and Directors 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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