The Global Benchmark for Architecture & Design Salaries
Average salaries for 105 jobs across 11 locations. More roles, more regions, and more users than any other guide in the industry.
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Enhanced data accuracy
Powered by insights from 65 global recruitment experts and comprehensive research, our Global Salary Guide delivers the most accurate data in the industry.
In-depth survey responses from industry professionals.
Data points from the survey findings.
active job vacancies from the past 12 months.
Successful placements across the UK, US and Australia.
Global locations. From Sydney to London, New York to San Francisco and more.
Salary data for over 100 job titles across architecture, interior design, business support and more.
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The 2026 edition includes rich insights into emerging sectors like sustainability, adaptive reuse, and multidisciplinary expertise. Specific city-by-city snapshots detail sector buoyancy, candidate priorities, in-demand roles/skills and hiring challenges.
Global and regional salary growth in the last 12 months, offering clearer insights into the changing pay by role and location.
Discover in-demand roles and skills, as well as trends shaping the future of the industry, from sustainability to adaptive reuse and multidisciplinary expertise.
Data highlights key motivators for employees across generations, including work-life balance, flexibility, career progression and more.
Compare salaries, benefits and market buoyancy across 11 global locations. This year we’ve included new trends and data for Adelaide, Perth, New Zealand and Manchester, reflecting the expanding global opportunities shaping architecture and design.
Learn how to adjust your hiring strategies to overcome talent shortages, with insights on hybrid work policies, expedited hiring processes, and targeted employer branding.