Architect salary in Chicago, IL
How much does an Architect make in Chicago, IL?
Average base salary
$95,490
same
as national averageAverage $95,490
Low $59,388
High $153,540
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a architect is $95,490 per year in Chicago, IL. 81 salaries reported, updated at June 6, 2023
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Top companies for Architects in Chicago, IL
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Highest paying cities for Architects near Chicago, IL
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Where can an Architect earn more?
Compare salaries for Architects in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Architects
Most recommended skill
Communication Skills(earn +25.34% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 65725.93% since 2018. Architects with this skill earn +25.34% more than the average base salary, which is $95,490 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | increase by 300.00% |
| 2015 | 3 | decrease by 25.00% |
| 2016 | 4 | increase by 33.33% |
| 2017 | 10 | increase by 150.00% |
| 2018 | 54 | increase by 440.00% |
| 2019 | 35546 | increase by 65725.93% |
Top companies hiring Architects with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Architects
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 287 ratings64% of Architects in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Chicago, IL?
Project Architect
459 job openingsAverage $78,380 per year
Architectural Technician
12 job openingsAverage $58,836 per year
Architectural Designer
39 job openingsAverage $59,269 per year
Building Architect
1,008 job openingsAverage $76,231 per year
Software Architect
516 job openingsAverage $143,373 per year
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Common questions about salaries for an Architect
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as an architect?
If you're unsure about what salary is appropriate for an architect, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry, and experience.
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What kind of architect role gets the highest pay?
The following are the architect roles with the highest pay:
- Building Architect (Commercial, Factories, Resident, Restaurants, Theatre, etc.)
- Landscape Architect (Parks, Gardens, Playgrounds, etc.)
- Naval Architect (Boats, Ship, Submarine, etc.)
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How much do similar professions to architect get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to architect here:
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