Architect
5 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Architect pay from ERI Economic Research Institute, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
ERI Economic Research Institute
All Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Engineering and Environmental Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Construction Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Western Management Group
EduComp® Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesCUPA-HR
CUPA-HR Professionals in Higher Education Survey
United StatesRole summary
Performs architectural design, development, and management duties for a variety of construction renovation projects. Plans layout of project and integrates related engineering elements for the development of construction documents. Develops specifications, conducts materials research, and selects materials required for renovations and alterations. Reviews drawings and documents to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Requires bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or equivalent plus 4-5 years’ experience and appropriate certification or licensure.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Architect salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Architect pay?
- 5 surveys publish Architect benchmarks, including data from ERI Economic Research Institute, Western Management Group, CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Architect pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Architect varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Architect?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Architect ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Architect pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.