How much does an Architectural Lighting Designer make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Architectural Lighting Designer in Philadelphia, PA is $110,277. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,826 to $123,420, with most professionals earning between $86,490 and $135,385.

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What is the average salary for Architectural Lighting 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 Lighting Designer in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Architectural Lighting Designer ranges from $97,826 to $123,420 with the average base salary of $110,277. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,320 to $124,871 with the average total cash compensation of $111,352.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,277 $97,826 - $123,420
Bonus $1,074 $493 - $1,451
Total Pay $111,352 $98,320 - $124,871
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,826 - $123,420 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,926 - $121,023 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,083 - $127,529 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,392 - $127,919 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,113 - $121,259 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,113 - $121,259 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Lighting Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $44,331 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,525
JOB TITLE Junior Lighting Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $41,550 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,161
JOB TITLE Architectural Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $97,826 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,420
JOB TITLE Architectural CAD Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $65,170 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,418
JOB TITLE Junior Architectural Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $66,824 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,935
JOB TITLE Architectural Graphic Designer LOCATION Philadelphia, PA MINIMUM SALARY $58,054 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,088
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