Architecture and interior design salaries
in Los Angeles - 2025
Explore the salary landscape within Los Angeles' architecture and interior design industry.
Uncover the range of benefits companies are offering in 2025, including what separates a standard benefits package from an outstanding one.
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Salaries
The average salary for an Architect in Los Angeles is $98,750.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Los Angeles is $85,000.
Job titles with an * beside them typically have commission or bonus on top of the outlined base salary.
Architecture
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architect (0-3 yrs) | 63,000 | 68,000 | 73,000 |
| Architect (3-6 yrs) | 75,000 | 88,000 | 95,000 |
| Architect (6-9 yrs) | 90,000 | 102,000 | 115,000 |
| Senior Architect (10+ yrs) | 120,000 | 132,500 | 145,000 |
| Project Manager (5-10 yrs) | 100,000 | 115,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Manager (10+ yrs) | 100,000 | 145,000 | 170,000 |
| Visualiser | 56,000 | 68,000 | 85,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | 75,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| BIM Coordinator | 85,000 | 95,000 | 105,000 |
| BIM Manager | 110,000 | 125,000 | 145,000 |
| Managing Principal | 190,000 | 210,000 | 230,000 |
| CEO/President | 200,000 | 250,000 | 350,000 |
Interior Design
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | 59,000 | 64,000 | 72,000 |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | 72,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | 90,000 | 100,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | 58,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 70,000 | 83,000 | 95,000 |
| Interior Designer (8-11 yrs) | 95,000 | 105,000 | 125,000 |
| Interior Designer (12+ yrs) | 115,000 | 135,000 | 145,000 |
| Project Manager | 88,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 |
| FF&E Specialist | 85,000 | 105,000 | 120,000 |
| Director of Design/Studio Director | 130,000 | 155,000 | 220,000 |
| Principal | 155,000 | 210,000 | 260,000 |
Business Support
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Assistant | 48,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Executive Assistant | 65,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Studio/Office Manager | 72,000 | 78,000 | 110,000 |
| HR Coordinator | 58,000 | 66,000 | 75,000 |
| HR Manager | 80,000 | 95,000 | 115,000 |
| HR Director | 115,000 | 130,000 | 180,000 |
| IT Support | 64,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
| Project Accountant | 65,000 | 80,000 | 105,000 |
| Bookkeeper | 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Financial Director/CFO | 120,000 | 150,000 | 175,000 |
| PR/Communications Manager | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Graphic Designer | 67,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 72,000 | 78,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 95,000 | 112,000 | 125,000 |
| Marketing Director | 115,000 | 135,000 | 175,000 |
| Business Development Director | 130,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| Managing Director/Director of Operations | 125,000 | 150,000 | 175,000 |
Architectural & Interior Products
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Coordinator/Assistant | 50,000 | 65,000 | 85,000 |
| Design Sales Consultant* | 65,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
| Showroom/Sales Manager* | 80,000 | 95,000 | 115,000 |
| Logistics Manager | 75,000 | 90,000 | 105,000 |
| Estimator | 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Project Manager | 95,000 | 110,000 | 150,000 |
| Outside Sales Representative* | 75,000 | 100,000 | 130,000 |
| Regional Sales Manager* | 90,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 |
| Business Development Manager* | 115,000 | 130,000 | 180,000 |
Landscape Architecture
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jnr Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs) | 58,000 | 67,000 | 78,000 |
| Landscape Designer (6-9 yrs) | 80,000 | 92,000 | 110,000 |
| Snr Landscape Architect (10+ yrs) | 100,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
Architecture and design jobs in California
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical coverage | 80% firm/20% emp. contrib. | 100% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
| Dental/vision | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 100% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
| Healthcare flexible spending account (HSA) |  | | |
| Long-term disability insurance | | | |
| Life insurance | | | |
| Employee assistance program (EAP) | | | |
| Wellness program | | | |
| Fitness club discount | | ||
| Pet insurance | |
Career Development
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional exam costs | Assistance | Reimbursement | PTO & reimbursement |
| Membership and licensure fees | Paid annual dues | Paid annual dues | |
| Professional development program | | | |
| Mentorship program | |
Work-Life Balance
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave) | 25 days | 30 days | 40 days |
| Commuter benefits program | | | |
| Flexible/hybrid working arrangements | | | |
| Flexible working hours | | | |
| Summer hours program | | | |
| Short-term work from anywhere option | | ||
| Extended parental leave | |
Workplace Perks
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
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Financial Benefits
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement Savings Plan | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 1-3% matching contrib. | 4%+ matching contrib. |
| Discretionary annual bonus | | | |
| Discretionary profit share | | | |
| Relocation bonus | |
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