Architectural Designer Salary in New York, New York

How much does an Architectural Designer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Architectural Designer in New York, NY is $122,273. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,468 to $136,846, with most professionals earning between $95,899 and $150,113.

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What is an Architectural Designer?

The term Architectural Designer may refer to an architect, architectural technologist or any other person that is involved in the design process of buildings or urban landscapes. Unless they are a registered architect, architectural designers may not hold the same degree qualification and are generally not recognised by a statutory body. Depending on the jurisdiction, limitations may exist in project size and scope that an Architectural Designer is permitted to perform services for without direct supervision from a registered architect. Independent architectural designers generally work on p...

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What does an Architectural Designer do?

Common responsibilities of an Architectural Designer

Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and production sheets for accuracy and quality.

February 03, 2023

Participate in company and/or individual community involvement opportunities.

February 23, 2023

Develop per the production schedule, all pieces, hardware and reinforcing drawings required for project, double checking work for accuracy and completeness.

March 23, 2023

Prepares construction documents and assembles information regarding design, construction documents, specifications, materials, detailing, equipment integration, development of budgets and schedules.

April 06, 2023

Demonstrated ability to innovate and push boundaries of design, while adhering to budget requirements.

April 06, 2023

Assist the Project Architect by taking responsibility for portions of the technical aspects of the project work, including design development, contract document preparation, and construction administration services for the project team.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Architectural Designer in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

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108468

136846

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

109015

138455

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What is the average salary for Architectural Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Architectural Designer in New York, NY. The base salary for Architectural Designer ranges from $108,468 to $136,846 with the average base salary of $122,273. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,015 to $138,455 with the average total cash compensation of $123,465.

View Average Salary for Architectural Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,273	$108,468 - $136,846
Bonus	$1,191	$547 - $1,609
Total Pay	$123,465	$109,015 - $138,455

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Architectural Designer Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,468 - $136,846	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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About New York, New York

The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2017 population of 8,622,698 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 20,320,876 people in its 2017 M...

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