Architects roles in the UK earn a median of £45,000 per year, equivalent to £22.56 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 2.6% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £38,000 in North East to £49,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £47,143/yr (5% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£45,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£22.56
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-2.6%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£36,000 – £53,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Architects across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £49,500 |
| East | £48,000 |
| South East | £47,000 |
| West Midlands | £46,500 |
| South West | £45,000 |
| East Midlands | £45,000 |
| Wales | £44,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £44,000 |
| North West | £43,000 |
| Scotland | £42,500 |
| North East | £38,000 |
| UK | £45,000 |
Annual pay fell by -2.6% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Architects.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Architects in the UK is £45,000 per year (about £22.56 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Architects earn between £36,000 and £53,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Architects pay fell by -2.6% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Architects is in London, at £49,500 per year.
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Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements.
Entrants require a professional qualification in architecture that will encompass an accredited degree and postgraduate qualification, and at least two years practical experience.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.