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Earnings for architects


Earnings for architects in private practice range widely, depending on where and how they work. For example an architect would construct a building costing $6 million and earn $300 000 depending the size and location of the practice. Architectural firm earnings have traditionally been dependent on the local economic conditions but, with rapid globalization, this is becoming less of a factor for larger international firms. Architects working directly on the payroll of firms, governments and corporations usually earn a regular annual salary.

Architects sometimes work in other related fields, such as real estate (property) developers, or develop specializations where they can earn a significantly higher income than the industry median. Architects in public practice, such as with government agencies, usually earn an income substantially near industry medians.

Salaries vary with experience and location. A senior architect in private practice, in a major Canadian city, can earn over $125,000 per annum (more with a larger firm) with the top 10% earning over $200,000. Recently graduated (intern architects) typically earn between $40,000 to $60,000 per annum - this may increase up to $75,000 with professional registration. Partners or principals in large firms can make $450k and up. Also, Managers of larger companies can earn up to 600k per annum.

The median pay for an architect is $76,100 per year or $36.59/hr

Senior architects and partners typically have earnings that exceed $100,000 annually. Occasionally, an officer or equity partner may earn a base salary of $250,000, with a bonus of $100,000 or more in a good year. Due to the major stake in ownership that equity partners may have, they can earn incomes approaching, and very occasionally surpassing, $1,000,000.

Full-time Intern architects typically earn between $37,449 and $61,150 depending on experience, location, and unique skills. In 2015, Recent Graduates with a B.Arch degree had an average starting salary of $43,390. In 2015, Recent Graduates with an M.Arch had an average starting salary of $47,449. Architects that have completed the internship period and are licensed can expect an average salary between $57,368 and $75,000.

Architectural salaries are based on experience and ability of the employee. The FMI corporation in 2012 broke the architecture employee classification into six categories:

Architect 1 - $44,100 (low) - $57,400 (median) - $70,800 (high)

Architect 2 - $51,400 (low) - $67,800 (median) - $84,200 (high)

Architect 3 - $60,600 (low) - $80,800 (median) - $101,000 (high)

Architect 4 - $70,400 (low) - $93,500 (median) - $116,500 (high)


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