How much does an architect make in the United Kingdom?
£45,410a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,784 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,018
- Equals
- $60,770
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What building architects earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £32,730Median: £45,410Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $104,400 |
| 2. United States | $99,280 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,700 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $60,800 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $60,770 |
| 13. Australia | $60,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $375 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Landscape architect£47,140
- Product designer£39,070
- Urban planner£41,680
- Surveyor£46,180
- UX designer£35,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,784 a month, £45,410 a year.
Which country pays an architect the most?
United States, with a median of $99,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an architect make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $99,280 a year against $60,770 in the United Kingdom, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an architect or a landscape architect?
A landscape architect: £47,140 a year against £45,410 for an architect, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate