Architect Salary in France
Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The France median is $134,582 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$134,582
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,177
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$134,582
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$64.70
varies by city
Architect salary by city in France
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Toulouse, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Nice, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Nantes, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Strasbourg, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Bordeaux, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Montpellier, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Lille, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Rennes, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Reims, FR | $134,582 | $11,177 | 0% |
| Paris, FR | $101,164 | $8,440 | -25% |
| Lyon, FR | $66,264 | $5,475 | -51% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a architect make in France?
- The national median architect salary in France is about 118 000 € per year (9 800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 58 100 € to 118 000 €.
- Which France city pays architects the most?
- Marseille, FR pays the most at about 118 000 € per year.
- Which France city pays architects the least?
- Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 58 100 € per year for a architect.
- What is the typical salary range for a architect in France?
- Across France cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about 38 000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 169 900 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many France cities have architect salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
- Is architect in demand in France?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.