Architecture and interior design salaries in New York - 2026

Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.

Architecture and interior design salaries in New York - 2026

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2026 Salary Guide

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Architecture

Per annum$ Low$ Average$ High
Architect (0-3 yrs)70,00075,00085,000
Architect (3-6 yrs)75,00094,000105,000
Architect (6-9 yrs)88,000106,000130,000
Senior Architect (10+ yrs)115,000135,000150,000
Project Manager (5-10 yrs)90,000115,000130,000
Project Manager (10+ yrs)125,000140,000165,000
Visualiser65,00075,00095,000
Senior Visualiser75,00095,000130,000
BIM Coordinator85,00095,000120,000
BIM Manager95,000125,000150,000
Managing Principal150,000185,000220,000
CEO/President180,000210,000250,000

Interior Design

Per annum$ Low$ Average$ High
Interior Architect (0-3 yrs)65,00076,00085,000
Interior Architect (4-7 yrs)90,000109,000120,000
Interior Architect (8+ yrs)100,000120,000130,000
Interior Designer (0-3 yrs)65,00076,00085,000
Interior Designer (4-7 yrs)80,000105,000115,000
Interior Designer (8-11 yrs)120,000122,000130,000
Interior Designer (12+ yrs)125,000140,000160,000
Project Manager90,000105,000130,000
FF&E Specialist90,000110,000125,000
Director of Design/Studio Director150,000175,000210,000
Principal180,000210,000250,000

Business Support

Per annum$ Low$ Average$ High
Admin Assistant55,00065,00075,000
Executive Assistant75,00095,000120,000
Studio/Office Manager80,00095,000120,000
HR Coordinator65,00077,00080,000
HR Manager90,000105,000120,000
HR Director125,000155,000190,000
IT Support60,00070,00080,000
Project Accountant80,00095,000120,000
Bookkeeper70,00085,000100,000
Financial Director/CFO135,000160,000205,000
PR/Communications Manager85,00095,000110,000
Graphic Designer70,00075,00085,000
Marketing Coordinator75,00085,00090,000
Marketing Manager100,000125,000140,000
Marketing Director130,000155,000190,000
Business Development Director130,000155,000195,000
Managing Director/Director of Operations160,000185,000210,000

Architectural & Interior Products

Per annum$ Low$ Average$ High
Sales Coordinator/Assistant55,00065,00075,000
Design Sales Consultant*75,00085,00095,000
Showroom/Sales Manager*80,00090,000100,000
Logistics Manager65,00075,00085,000
Estimator70,00080,00090,000
Project Manager80,00095,000110,000
Outside Sales Representative*70,00090,000125,000
Regional Sales Manager*120,000140,000160,000
Business Development Manager*120,000145,000160,000

Landscape Architecture

Per annum$ Low$ Average$ High
Jnr Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs)70,00080,00090,000
Landscape Designer (6-9 yrs)85,00095,000105,000
Snr Landscape Architect (10+ yrs)100,000125,000150,000

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Medical coverage80% firm/20% emp. contrib.100% coverage100% coverage (dependents inc.)
Dental/visionPlan offered (no contrib.)100% coverage100% 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

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Professional exam costsAssistanceReimbursementPTO & reimbursement
Membership and licensure feesPaid annual duesPaid annual dues
Professional development program
Mentorship program

Work-Life Balance

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave)25 days30 days40 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

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Paid charity/volunteer day

Financial Benefits

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Retirement Savings PlanPlan offered (no contrib.)1-3% matching contrib.4%+ matching contrib.
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary profit share
Relocation bonus
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