Salary by profession · UK · 2026
Architect salary in the UK
What is the average architect salary in the UK?
The average UK architect earns about £46,000 (ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025), typically £32,000–£65,000. That's around £3,053 a month take-home, and places the typical architect in roughly the 65th percentile of all UK earners — £6,961 above the national median.
Verified 12 August 2026
Architect pay and take-home
| Gross salary | Take-home (year) | Take-home (month) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / lower | £32,000 | £26,560 | £2,213 |
| Typical (median) | £46,000 | £36,640 | £3,053 |
| Experienced / senior | £65,000 | £48,257 | £4,021 |
How architects compare
The UK median full-time salary is £39,039. At £46,000, the typical architect is earning £6,961 more than the national median — around the 65th percentile of all earners. Pay rises sharply after full qualification (ARB/RIBA Part 3) and into associate/director roles.
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