CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary

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

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £1,237 more per year (4% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

£36,020
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,454

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£34,783£36,020-£1,237
Mean Annual£36,338£37,757-£1,419
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£29,454-£891
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£3,002-£103
Weekly (Gross)£669£693-£24
Hourly£16.72£17.32-£0.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£24,973£22,964
25th£28,762£29,101
50th (Median)£34,783£36,020
75th£42,407£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
A Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £1,237 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £1,237 per year. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians 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 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians takes home £29,454. The net difference is £891.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians 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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