Architect salary in United States
How much does an Architect make in the United States?
Average base salary
$103,699
Average $103,699
Low $61,554
High $174,699
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a architect is $103,699 per year in the United States. 3.3k salaries reported, updated at December 7, 2023
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Top companies for Architects in United States
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Highest paying cities for Architects near United States
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Where can an Architect earn more?
Compare salaries for Architects in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Architects
Most recommended certification
CCIE
(earn +53.65% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 71.63% since 2018. Architects with this certification earn +53.65% more than the average base salary, which is $103,699 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2012 | 7334 | increase by 366600.00% |
| 2013 | 19298 | increase by 163.13% |
| 2014 | 19926 | increase by 3.25% |
| 2015 | 14816 | decrease by 25.64% |
| 2016 | 15023 | increase by 1.40% |
| 2017 | 8367 | decrease by 44.31% |
| 2018 | 11437 | increase by 36.69% |
| 2019 | 19629 | increase by 71.63% |
Top companies hiring Architects with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering CCIE
Most common benefits for Architects
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 287 ratings64% of Architects in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Project Architect
Job openingsAverage $84,606 per year
Building Architect
Job openingsAverage $90,080 per year
Software Architect
Job openingsAverage $137,657 per year
Architectural Designer
Job openingsAverage $68,450 per year
Interior Designer
Job openingsAverage $67,757 per year
Landscape Architect
Job openingsAverage $74,789 per year
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Common questions about salaries for an Architect
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as an architect?
If you're unsure about what salary is appropriate for an architect, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry, and experience.
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What kind of architect role gets the highest pay?
The following are the architect roles with the highest pay:
- Building Architect (Commercial, Factories, Resident, Restaurants, Theatre, etc.)
- Landscape Architect (Parks, Gardens, Playgrounds, etc.)
- Naval Architect (Boats, Ship, Submarine, etc.)
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How much do similar professions to architect get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to architect here:
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