CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Warehouse operatives Salary

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £7,148 more per year (26% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

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

Warehouse operatives

£27,635
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,417

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWarehouse operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£27,635+£7,148
Mean Annual£36,338£27,995+£8,343
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£23,417+£5,146
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,303+£596
Weekly (Gross)£669£531+£138
Hourly£16.72£13.29+£3.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWarehouse operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£13,984
25th£28,762£23,335
50th (Median)£34,783£27,635
75th£42,407£32,853
90th (Senior)£0£40,304

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Warehouse operatives?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Warehouse operatives earns £27,635 — a difference of £7,148 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Warehouse operatives?
The difference is £7,148 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 Warehouse operatives takes home £23,417. The net difference is £5,146.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Warehouse operatives?
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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