Architectural Designer Salary in the US
$54,660
per year
per month
$4,560
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,300/year
Commission
$6,400/year
Bonus
$190/month
Commission
$530/month
Architectural Designer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Architectural Designer is $54,660 per year ($4,560 per month), which is $1,170 (+2%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Architectural Designer can expect an average starting salary of $42,540. The highest salaries can exceed $76,730.
An Architectural Designer can expect an average starting salary of $42,540. The highest salaries can exceed $76,730.
$42,540
Low
$54,660
Average salary
$76,730
High
$3,550
Low
$4,560
Average salary
$6,390
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and commission.
$450 $48,200 $96,830 | ||
| Salary | $42,540 - 76,730 | |
| Bonus | $450 - 5,400 | |
| Commission | $2,500 - 14,700 | |
| Total Pay | $45,490 - 96,830 |
$40 $4,020 $8,070 | ||
| Salary | $3,550 - 6,390 | |
| Bonus | $40 - 450 | |
| Commission | $210 - 1,230 | |
| Total Pay | $3,800 - 8,070 |
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Architectural Designer Salary Range
Among Architectural Designers in the U.S., Entry Level Architectural Designers and Junior Architectural Designers have lower salaries, while 3D Architectural Designers and Senior Architectural Designers enjoy the highest salaries.
Architectural Designer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Architectural Designer | $67K/year | +22% |
| 3D Architectural Designer | $63K/year | +16% |
| Architectural Lighting Designer | $56K/year | +3% |
| Architectural Graphic Designer | $56K/year | +2% |
| Junior Architectural Designer | $49K/year | -11% |
| Entry Level Architectural Designer | $47K/year | -15% |
Architectural Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Architectural Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $46,220 per year. A mid level Architectural Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $53,360, while a Senior Architectural Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $66,300. Architectural Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $65,460 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Architectural Designer
| Senior | ▲ +21% |
| Late Career | ▲ +20% |
| Average Salary | $54,660/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -15% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
52%
52%
Male
48%
48%
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Architectural Designer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Architectural Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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