Quantity surveyors vs Architects: Salary Compared
A Quantity surveyors earns more — a median £52,537 vs £47,143 for a Architects. That is £5,394 more per year (11%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Quantity surveyors is paid more than a Architects: median gross pay of £52,537 versus £47,143 — a £5,394 (11%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Quantity surveyors | Architects |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £31,960 | £32,728 |
| 25th percentile | £41,465 | £37,342 |
| Median | £52,537 | £47,143 |
| 75th percentile | £67,203 | £55,262 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Quantity surveyors = 2453; Architects = 2451.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in North East, where a Quantity surveyors earns a median £48,376 versus £37,951 for a Architects — a £10,425 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Quantity surveyors or a Architects earn more in the UK?
- A Quantity surveyors earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £52,537 for a Quantity surveyors versus £47,143 for a Architects — a difference of £5,394 (11% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Quantity surveyors?
- Most Quantity surveyors earn between £41,465–£67,203 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £52,537. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Architects?
- Most Architects earn between £37,342–£55,262 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £47,143. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.