Part I Assistant
Low£26,000
Typical£28,000
High£30,000
Pay benchmarks
UK 2026 benchmarks and a 2026/27 take-home estimate.
Role benchmarks
Part II Assistant (0–2 yrs)
Low£31,000
Typical£34,000
High£37,000
Architect (0–4 yrs)
Low£40,000
Typical£44,000
High£48,000
Architect (5+ yrs)
Low£46,000
Typical£54,000
High£60,000
Senior Architect (5+ yrs)
Low£56,000
Typical£62,000
High£68,000
Associate
Low£55,000
Typical£65,000
High£75,000
Director
Low£85,000
Typical£105,000
High£140,000
Architectural Technician / Technologist
Low£32,000
Typical£40,000
High£48,000
Project Architect (0–4 yrs)
Low£42,000
Typical£47,000
High£52,000
Interior Architect
Low£33,000
Typical£38,000
High£43,000
Indicative published salary ranges from the Architecture Social Salary Guide, June 2026. Pay varies by experience, responsibilities, practice, sector, location and benefits. These figures are a guide, not a guaranteed offer.