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Architect Salary in Finland

The Finland median is $123,055 per year, with observed city pay up to Helsinki at $85,790.

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Architect pay in Finland: Helsinki leads, Helsinki trails

The Finland national median for a architect is 106 000 € a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 73 900 € in Helsinki to 73 900 € in Helsinki (1×).

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. Common screening skills include Design, CAD, Codes, and Project mgmt.

A modeled national band runs about 67 800 €–152 600 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Finnish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 106 000 € as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Finland shows about 0.3% CPI in 2025. A architect raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby creative titles on this site include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor, and Photographer.

How to use Architect pay data in Finland

Start with the national median (106 000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Finland hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 67 800 € (10th) → 106 000 € (median) → 152 600 € (90th). Helsinki’s observed median is 73 900 €, with a local band about 48 400 €–113 000 €. If an offer is “at the Finland median” but the job is in Helsinki, you may still be under local market.

National median
$123,055
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,216
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,790
Helsinki, FI
Hourly (national)
$59.16
varies by city

Architect salary by city in Finland

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Helsinki, FI$85,790

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in Finland?
The national median is about 106 000 € per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 73 900 € to 73 900 €.
Which Finland city pays architects the most?
Helsinki, FI leads observed metros at about 73 900 € per year (-30% vs national).
How many Finland cities have architect salary data?
1 metros list observed architect percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is architect in demand in Finland?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Finnish industry mix.