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Architectural designer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$76,999
Average $76,999
Low $49,481
High $119,820

The average salary for a architectural designer is $76,999 per year in the United States. 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Architectural Designer job openings in United States

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Architectural Engineer - Build...
WSP3.7out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$85,200 - $121,700 a year
16 hours 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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Vast
 
$214,500per year
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Forest Lawn
 
$212,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Architectural Designers near United States

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $150,833 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $91,475 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,925 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $83,074 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $82,539 per year

Where can an Architectural Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Architectural Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Architectural Designer get paid in United States?

Senior Architectural Designer

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