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Average base salary
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$102,606
per year
The average salary for a architect is $102,606 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Stock options
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Family leave
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Highest paying cities in United States for Architects
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for architects
Most recommended skill
Communication Skills
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 65725.93% since 2018. Architects with this skill earn +25.34% more than the average base salary, which is $102,606 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | increase by 300.00% |
| 2015 | 3 | decrease by 25.00% |
| 2016 | 4 | increase by 33.33% |
| 2017 | 10 | increase by 150.00% |
| 2018 | 54 | increase by 440.00% |
| 2019 | 35546 | increase by 65725.93% |
Top companies hiring architects with the recommended skill
D’Asign Source
CB5 Solutions LLC
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
US John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Jackola Engineering and Architecture
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
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Most common benefits for Architects
- Stock options
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Family leave
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
64% of Architects in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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