CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Steel erectors Salary

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

Steel erectors earns £136 more per year (0% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Steel erectors

£34,919
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,661

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSteel erectorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£34,919-£136
Mean Annual£36,338£39,265-£2,927
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£28,661-£98
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,910-£11
Weekly (Gross)£669£672-£3
Hourly£16.72£16.79-£0.07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Steel erectors?
A Steel erectors earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Steel erectors earns £34,919 — a difference of £136 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Steel erectors?
The difference is £136 per year. Steel erectors 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 Steel erectors takes home £28,661. The net difference is £98.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Steel erectors?
From a salary perspective, Steel erectors 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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