SOC 2452 Business, media and public service professionals

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants Salary

Median salary £34,951 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £35,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants, £36,457 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -7.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants bridge architecture, construction technology and planning. Architectural technologists focus on technical building design and performance, while planning officers assess development proposals against planning policy.

Key responsibilities

Producing detailed technical designs and construction documentation
Assessing planning applications against policy frameworks
Advising on building regulations and construction methods
Managing projects through design and construction
Providing consultancy on planning or construction technology

Qualifications and entry routes

Architectural technologists hold CIAT-accredited degrees and gain MCIAT status. Planning officers require RTPI-accredited degrees and chartered membership (MRTPI).

Career outlook

Planning officers are in high demand due to housing targets and local authority staff shortages. Architectural technologists benefit from emphasis on building performance.

Key skills

Technical design Planning policy BIM and CAD Building regulations Stakeholder negotiation

Common industries

Architectural technology practices
Local planning authorities
Planning consultancies
Construction companies
Property development

Data coverage

SOC code 2452

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 20,000

Median Salary

£34,951

Mean Salary

£41,474

Jobs (000s)

20k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £28,548Median: £34,951

P10: £23kP25: £29kMedian: £35kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£22,996

0-2 years

Mid Level

£28,548

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +12.0%Real growth: -9.4%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 12.3%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£34,951

Full-time Only

£36,457

Full-time premium: +£1,506

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants salary: common questions

How much do chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earn in the UK?

Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earn a median of £36,457 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £36,457 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?

Entry-level chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £28,548, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £22,996.

Have chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants pay has risen from £31,543 to £36,457 — +16% in cash terms, or -7.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants?

Male chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants earn a median £37,458 and female chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants £32,837 — a gap of +12% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).