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Architect Salary in India

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The India median is $21,468 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,468
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,789
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,468
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$10.32
varies by city

Architect salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$21,468
Lucknow, IN$21,468
Nagpur, IN$21,468
Bhopal, IN$21,468
Patna, IN$21,468
Kallakurichi, IN$21,468
Bangalore, IN$16,860
Mumbai, IN$16,336
Delhi, IN$15,394
Hyderabad, IN$14,766
Chennai, IN$13,299
Kolkata, IN$9,687

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in India?
The national median architect salary in India is about ₹20,50,000 per year (₹1,70,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,25,000 to ₹20,50,000.
Which India city pays architects the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹20,50,000 per year.
Which India city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,25,000 per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in India?
Across India cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about ₹6,06,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹29,52,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is architect in demand in India?
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.