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Architect salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Architect make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,333
Average $113,333
Low $59,898
High $214,436

The average salary for a architect is $113,333 per year in the United States. 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Architect job openings in United States

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Architect - Tampa
K2M Design Inc.2out of 5 stars.
Tampa, FL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rohadfox Corporation
 
$353,600per year
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Workday
 
$339,500per year
ByteDance
 
$312,520per year
Ohio State University Physicia...
 
$300,000per year
Capital One
 
$294,200per year
Open Systems Technologies, Inc...
 
$291,200per year

Highest paying cities for Architects near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $148,001 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $126,718 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $118,292 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $113,467 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $111,348 per year

Where can an Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Architect get paid in United States?

Architect II

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Average $92,499 per year