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Architectural designer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Architectural Designer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$77,045
Average $77,045
Low $49,297
High $120,412

The average salary for a architectural designer is $77,045 per year in the United States. 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Architectural Designer job openings in United States

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Architectural Designer
Primer3.9out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Architectural Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AMD
 
$281,800per year
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Endicott College
 
$247,000per year
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Donatech Corporation
 
$239,200per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$218,600per year
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Togetherhood
 
$218,400per year
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Vast
 
$214,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Architectural Designers near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $152,680 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $90,971 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $89,241 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $83,505 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $82,477 per year

Where can an Architectural Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Architectural Designers in different locations
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Senior Architectural Designer

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