Architect Salary by Country
Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+5%
projected growth
Category
Creative
Architect salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $108,000 | $9,000 |
 United Kingdom | $135,209 | $11,245 |
 Canada | $122,836 | $10,236 |
 Australia | $154,756 | $12,908 |
 Germany | $145,987 | $12,204 |
 France | $134,582 | $11,177 |
 Netherlands | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 Switzerland | $160,635 | $13,345 |
 Singapore | $150,877 | $12,612 |
 India | $21,468 | $1,789 |
 Japan | $95,997 | $8,000 |
 South Korea | $111,288 | $9,274 |
 Poland | $104,147 | $8,679 |
 Brazil | $45,778 | $3,815 |
 United Arab Emirates | $89,040 | $7,434 |
 Mexico | $49,618 | $4,134 |
 Ireland | $134,582 | $11,177 |
 Spain | $102,647 | $8,554 |
 Italy | $100,024 | $8,326 |
 Sweden | $139,520 | $11,627 |
 Norway | $196,343 | $16,362 |
 Denmark | $145,388 | $12,123 |
 Belgium | $157,392 | $13,116 |
 Austria | $127,739 | $10,607 |
 Portugal | $74,932 | $6,273 |
 Finland | $120,896 | $10,037 |
 China | $75,664 | $6,313 |
 Hong Kong | $106,126 | $8,840 |
 New Zealand | $99,031 | $8,233 |
 Indonesia | $18,597 | $1,550 |
 Philippines | $17,221 | $1,435 |
 Vietnam | $19,079 | $1,590 |
 Thailand | $36,592 | $3,050 |
 Malaysia | $58,233 | $4,865 |
 Israel | $121,534 | $10,128 |
 Saudi Arabia | $64,267 | $5,360 |
 Turkey | $46,357 | $3,864 |
 Argentina | $18,901 | $1,575 |
 Colombia | $34,666 | $2,889 |
 South Africa | $34,123 | $2,844 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
DesignCADCodesProject mgmtRendering
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a architect make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 499.700.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 336.070.000 in Indonesia; ₩167,080,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays architects the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 499.700.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays architects the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 65 700 € per year (local currency).
- Is architect a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade.
- What skills do architects need?
- Common skills include Design, CAD, Codes, Project mgmt, Rendering. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
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