CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Sales administrators Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £6,835 more per year (24% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Sales administrators

£27,948
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,642

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSales administratorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£27,948+£6,835
Mean Annual£36,338£27,843+£8,495
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£23,642+£4,921
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,329+£570
Weekly (Gross)£669£537+£132
Hourly£16.72£13.44+£3.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSales administrators
10th (Entry)£24,973£14,407
25th£28,762£24,191
50th (Median)£34,783£27,948
75th£42,407£32,988
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Sales administrators?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Sales administrators earns £27,948 — a difference of £6,835 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Sales administrators?
The difference is £6,835 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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 Sales administrators takes home £23,642. The net difference is £4,921.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Sales administrators?
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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