Salary Guide
Architect salary worldwide
Median compensation for architects sits at $98.0k, with experienced real estate professionals earning up to $137k at leading developers, REITs, brokerages, and PropTech operators.
Low
$70.6k
entry / emerging markets
Median
$98.0k
global average
High
$137k
experienced / metro
Demand
94/100
+15% YoY
What drives compensation
Architect compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced architects in the global real estate market commanding $137k+ at leading developers, REITs, brokerages, and PropTech operators. Total compensation often includes incentive structures, commissions, performance pay, and equity or carry where applicable.
Hiring outlook
Demand for architects in the global real estate market is exceptionally strong. Real estate developers, brokerages, REITs, and operators report a 15% year-on-year increase in Architect mandates, driven by the global design and BIM-led delivery wave, branded residences, and the premiumisation of residential and hospitality interiors.
Architect salary by city
| City | Median |
|---|---|
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | $129k |
| Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates | $125k |
| Sharjah · United Arab Emirates | $103k |
| Doha · Qatar | $127k |
| Riyadh · Saudi Arabia | $116k |
| Jeddah · Saudi Arabia | $110k |
| Singapore · Singapore | $142k |
| Hong Kong · Hong Kong SAR | $145k |
| Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia | $86.2k |
| Bangkok · Thailand | $80.4k |
| Jakarta · Indonesia | $76.4k |
| Tokyo · Japan | $127k |
| Seoul · South Korea | $118k |
| Mumbai · India | $56.8k |
| Delhi · India | $53.9k |
| Gurgaon · India | $53.9k |
| Noida · India | $51.0k |
| Bangalore · India | $53.9k |
| Hyderabad · India | $51.0k |
| Pune · India | $49.0k |
| Chennai · India | $47.0k |
| Kolkata · India | $41.2k |
| Ahmedabad · India | $44.1k |
| Jaipur · India | $41.2k |
| Goa · India | $49.0k |
| London · United Kingdom | $142k |
| Manchester · United Kingdom | $106k |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | $103k |
| Berlin · Germany | $116k |
| Munich · Germany | $127k |
| Paris · France | $129k |
| Amsterdam · Netherlands | $127k |
| Madrid · Spain | $103k |
| Barcelona · Spain | $103k |
| Lisbon · Portugal | $93.1k |
| Milan · Italy | $116k |
| Rome · Italy | $108k |
| New York · United States | $147k |
| Miami · United States | $120k |
| Los Angeles · United States | $132k |
| Chicago · United States | $116k |
| Dallas · United States | $110k |
| Austin · United States | $116k |
| San Francisco · United States | $152k |
| Houston · United States | $108k |
| Toronto · Canada | $127k |
| Vancouver · Canada | $127k |
| São Paulo · Brazil | $80.4k |
| Sydney · Australia | $135k |
| Melbourne · Australia | $129k |
| Brisbane · Australia | $118k |
| Auckland · New Zealand | $120k |
| Cape Town · South Africa | $68.6k |
| Johannesburg · South Africa | $70.6k |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Architect in the global real estate market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $137k based on experience, asset class, and the real estate employer.