ArchitectSalaryGuide
We're often asked for advice on the average architect salary and salaries in architecture. Without addressing the specific case it's difficult to give meaningful or helpful guidance (it's a bit like asking the price of a house without knowing the details or if there's an interested buyer on the day) but as a very rough guide to London area norms, and bearing in mind the vagaries of the market:
| Position |
Annual Salary |
Hour Rates |
| Part 1 / First Year Out Students |
£17-21,000 |
c. £10-12 |
| Part 2 Assistants / Recent Post Diploma |
£23-27,000 |
c. £14-16 |
| Part 2/ 1-2 Yrs Post Diploma |
£27-31,000 |
c. £16-18 |
| Part 3 / Newly Registered Architect |
£30-34,000 |
c. £18-20 |
| Project Architect / 3-5 yrs post-reg |
£34-42,000 |
c. £20-25 |
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| Beyond this point it depends so much upon the individual and the firm and the job but as examples for architects at least 3 or 4 years post-reg: |
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| as Architect with small firm |
c. £34-37,000 |
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| as Architect with larger/commercial firm |
c. £35-39,000 |
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| as Team Leader with larger/commercial firm |
c. £39-45,000 |
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| as Associate with smaller firm |
c. £37-45,000 |
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Further information on salaries and employment can be found at:
Fees Bureau earning survey 2012
RIBA Journal report 2012
The RIBA Student Earnings Survey 2011-12
RIBA Policy on pay and conditions
Model student employment contracts
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