CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs School secretaries Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £9,063 more per year (35% higher)
vs

School secretaries

£25,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSchool secretariesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£25,720+£9,063
Mean Annual£36,338£24,598+£11,740
Monthly£2,899£2,143+£756
Weekly£669£495+£174
Hourly£16.72£12.37+£4.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSchool secretaries
10th (Entry)£24,973£12,241
25th£28,762£17,178
50th (Median)£34,783£25,720
75th£42,407£30,478
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a School secretaries?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a School secretaries earns £25,720 — a difference of £9,063 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a School secretaries?
The difference is £9,063 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a School secretaries?
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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