CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Sheet metal workers Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £1,868 more per year (6% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Sheet metal workers

£32,915
per year (gross)
Take-home: £27,218

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSheet metal workersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£32,915+£1,868
Mean Annual£36,338£35,352+£986
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£27,218+£1,345
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,743+£156
Weekly (Gross)£669£633+£36
Hourly£16.72£15.82+£0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Sheet metal workers?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Sheet metal workers earns £32,915 — a difference of £1,868 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Sheet metal workers?
The difference is £1,868 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 Sheet metal workers takes home £27,218. The net difference is £1,345.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Sheet metal workers?
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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