CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Waiters and waitresses Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £24,655 more per year (243% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year (gross)
Take-home: £10,128

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£10,128+£24,655
Mean Annual£36,338£12,121+£24,217
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£10,128+£18,435
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£844+£2,055
Weekly (Gross)£669£195+£474
Hourly£16.72£4.87+£11.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£24,973£2,228
25th£28,762£4,524
50th (Median)£34,783£10,128
75th£42,407£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £24,655 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £24,655 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 Waiters and waitresses takes home £10,128. The net difference is £18,435.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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