Architect Salary in the US

$67,200
per year
per hour
$25.20
per hour
per year
Bonus
$3,100/year
Commission
$5,360/year
Profit Sharing
$2,970/year

Architect - Average Salary

The average salary for an Architect is $67,200 per year ($25.20 per hour), which is $13,710 (+26%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Architect can expect an average starting salary of $47,400. The highest salaries can exceed $130,000.
$47,400
Low
$67,200
Average salary
$130,000
High
$17.80
Low
$25.20
Average salary
$48.50
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$610
$85,200
$171,100
Salary$47,400 - 130,000
Bonus$950 - 11,300
Commission$1,120 - 19,200
Profit Sharing$610 - 10,600
Total Pay$50,080 - 171,100
$17.80
$15.40
$48.50
Salary$17.80 - 48.50
Total Pay$17.80 - 48.50

Architect Salary Range

Low
$47,400
Average salary
$67,200
Experienced
$86,700
High
$130,000
Low
$17.80
Average salary
$25.20
Experienced
$32.50
High
$48.50
Among Architects in the US, Junior Architects tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Architects enjoy the highest salaries.

Architect - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Architect Director$127K/year
+89% 
Senior Architect$87K/year
+29% 
Associate Architect$59K/year
 -13%
Junior Architect$55K/year
 -18%

Architect - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

A Junior Architect with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $47,400 per year. A mid career Architect with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $65,300, while an experienced Architect with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $86,400. Architects with more than 20 years of experience earn $98,400 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Architect

Late Career▲ +46%
Experienced▲ +29%
Average Salary$67,200/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Junior▼ -29%

Gender Breakdown

Female
46%
Male
54%

Architect - Jobs by Location

Architect - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Architect jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Architect

How much does an Architect make in the US?
An Architect in the US earns an average of $67,200 gross per year, which is about $25.20 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Architect updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Architect in the US?
The starting salary of an Architect in the US is around $47,400 gross per year. Junior Architects usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Architect in the US?
The highest salary of an Architect in the US can reach and exceed $130,000 gross per year. Senior Architects usually have the highest salaries.
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