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Architect salary in United States

How much does an Architect make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,621
Average $113,621
Low $60,474
High $213,476

The average salary for a architect is $113,621 per year in the United States. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 2, 2026).

Architect job openings in United States

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Architect
Indiana University Health3.7out of 5 stars.
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
17 hours 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
    $146,332 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $126,342 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $122,238 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $113,443 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $111,074 per year

Where can an Architect earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Architect get paid in United States?

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