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Architect salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does an Architect make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$150,690
33%
above national average
Average $150,690
Low $101,123
High $224,553

The average salary for a architect is $150,690 per year in Washington, DC. 23 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Architect job openings in Washington, DC

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Architect
STV Group3.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$102,094.36 - $116,679.27 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Architect in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SM&A
 
$248,587per year
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Firefly Aerospace
 
$209,500per year
Zillion Technologies
 
$202,800per year
Seneca Resources
 
$199,100per year
Public Company Accounting Over...
 
$191,150per year
Insight
 
$185,000per year

Highest paying cities for Architects near Washington, DC

  1. Washington, DC
    $150,690 per year
  2. Pentagon, DC
    $132,655 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $124,278 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $123,503 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $116,885 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 Washington, DC?

Architect II

Job openings
Average $104,610 per year