Architect salary in United States
How much does an Architect make in the United States?
Average base salary
$86,950
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a architect is $86,950 per year in the United States. 2.5k salaries reported, updated at August 6, 2022.
Is this useful?
Top companies for Architects in United States
Is this useful?
Highest paying cities for Architects in United States
Is this useful?
Where can an Architect earn more?
Compare salaries for Architects in different locations
Is this useful?
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Architects
Most recommended skill
Communication Skillsearn +25.34% more
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 $86,950 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
Is this useful?
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
Is this useful?
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.
Is this useful?
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Architectural Technician
898 job openingsAverage $55,962 per year
Software Architect
41,129 job openingsAverage $133,042 per year
Architectural Designer
7,231 job openingsAverage $65,031 per year
Building Architect
73,413 job openingsAverage $78,399 per year
Project Architect
22,005 job openingsAverage $81,951 per year
Interior Designer
5,024 job openingsAverage $61,529 per year
Is this useful?
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.
Was this answer helpful?
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.)
Was this answer helpful?
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:
Was this answer helpful?
