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Architecture Average Salaries in London 2024

How much money does a person working in Architecture make in London?


Average Yearly Salary
84,500 GBP
( 7,040 GBP monthly)

LOW
38,600
GBP
AVERAGE
84,500
GBP
HIGH
154,000
GBP
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Architecture in London typically earns around 84,500 GBP. Salaries range from 38,600 GBP (lowest average) to 154,000 GBP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Architecture domain in London exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Architecture
3D Printing Architect86,300 GBP
Active Travel Planner72,400 GBP
Adaptive Reuse Architect83,800 GBP
Architect95,400 GBP
Architectural Designer98,600 GBP
Architectural Drafter40,900 GBP
Architectural Manager151,000 GBP
Architectural Technician57,000 GBP
Architectural Technologist53,700 GBP
Architecture Consultant139,000 GBP
Architecture Estimating Manager116,000 GBP
Architecture Specifications Writer37,800 GBP
Assistant Architectural Manager134,000 GBP
Biophilic Design Consultant92,500 GBP
Building Performance Analyst96,600 GBP
CAD Drafter42,200 GBP
CAD Manager96,900 GBP
Computational Designer82,500 GBP
Conservation Architect89,000 GBP
Design and Decoration Assistant41,600 GBP
Design Manager134,000 GBP
Digital Design Strategist93,000 GBP
Digital Fabrication Specialist91,300 GBP
Drafter37,300 GBP
Drafting Supervisor68,800 GBP
Facilities and Project Manager140,000 GBP
Facility Planner75,300 GBP
Furniture Designer81,100 GBP
Heritage Conservation Specialist61,100 GBP
Interior Architect77,100 GBP
Interior Decorator77,500 GBP
Interior Design Assistant36,500 GBP
Interior Designer80,300 GBP
Kitchen Designer50,200 GBP
Landscape Architect113,000 GBP
Landscape Artist68,100 GBP
Landscaper58,300 GBP
Lighting Designer68,800 GBP
Mapping Technician38,400 GBP
Mechanical Drafter45,500 GBP
Parametric Modeler80,300 GBP
Photogrammetrist40,500 GBP
Resilient Design Expert94,300 GBP
Smart City Planner104,000 GBP
Sustainability Architect104,000 GBP
Urban Data Analyst93,800 GBP
Urban Mobility Specialist89,300 GBP
Urban Planner96,400 GBP


Architecture Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in London

Median and salary distribution London Architecture yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
88,200 GBP or more
10% of people earn
76,200 to 88,200 GBP
20% of people earn
49,700 GBP or less
65% of people earn
49,700 to 76,200 GBP
Minimum Salary
38,600 GBP
Median
80,700 GBP
Maximum
154,000 GBP




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Architecture in London range from 38,600 GBP (starting average salary) to 154,000 GBP (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Architecture is 80,700 GBP, implying that half of the workforce in London earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Architecture in London earn less than 64,900 GBP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 95,100 GBP, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Architecture in London. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 49,700 GBP to 76,200 GBP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 49,700 GBP mark, while 10% ranged from 76,200 GBP to 88,200 GBP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 88,200 GBP or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Architecture in London having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Architecture in London, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in United Kingdom costs anywhere from 29,700 GBP to 89,100 GBP and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Architecture / London

Salary comparison by gender United Kingdom Architecture yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Architecture in United Kingdom, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
71,100 GBP
Female-5%
67,800 GBP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United Kingdom for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Architecture / London

How much are annual salary increments in London for individuals working in Architecture? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Architecture in United Kingdom are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Kingdom Architecture
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

United Kingdom / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Kingdom
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in United Kingdom is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Architecture / United Kingdom

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United Kingdom Architecture
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100% of surveyed staff in Architecture reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Architecture / London


41 GBP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Architecture in London is 41 GBP.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Architecture in London is 19 GBP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Abingdon64,800 GBP
Birmingham83,000 GBP
Bradford78,700 GBP
Brighton76,700 GBP
Bristol81,800 GBP
Cambridge70,300 GBP
Canterbury66,000 GBP
Chester68,200 GBP
Coventry79,200 GBP
Derby77,100 GBP
Durham67,700 GBP
Exeter71,400 GBP
Gloucester70,800 GBP
Hartlepool69,400 GBP
Kingston upon Hull78,900 GBP
Leeds83,400 GBP
Leicester80,600 GBP
Lincoln72,600 GBP
Liverpool82,900 GBP
London84,500 GBP
Manchester82,300 GBP
Newcastle78,700 GBP
Norwich72,200 GBP
Nottingham79,600 GBP
Oxford74,500 GBP
Peterborough75,300 GBP
Plymouth77,600 GBP
Poole73,300 GBP
Portsmouth76,300 GBP
Ripon66,000 GBP
Salisbury68,300 GBP
Sheffield83,200 GBP
Somerset80,000 GBP
Southampton77,400 GBP
Truro67,000 GBP
Wakefield63,400 GBP
Wells59,400 GBP
Winchester62,100 GBP
Wolverhampton71,000 GBP
York69,100 GBP

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in United Kingdom is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
69,700 GBP
Public Sector+4%
72,800 GBP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Architecture in London?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 80,700 GBP and 95,100 GBP. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Architecture in London ranges from 38,600 GBP to 64,900 GBP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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