CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £8,041 more per year (30% higher)
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£26,742+£8,041
Mean Annual£36,338£27,332+£9,006
Monthly£2,899£2,229+£670
Weekly£669£514+£155
Hourly£16.72£12.86+£3.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£24,973£14,767
25th£28,762£21,436
50th (Median)£34,783£26,742
75th£42,407£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Records clerks and assistants?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £8,041 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £8,041 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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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