When will the next Compensation Report/Firm Survey Report be released?

The current Compensation Report was released in 2005. The report is updated and published every three years. The next report will be released in 2008.

The new and updated Firm Survey Report was released in January 2007. The report is updated and published every three years. The next report will be released in 2009.

How can I purchase the Compensation Report or Firm Survey Report?

Both of these reports are available through the AIA bookstore. The 2005 AIA Compensation Report is available in two formats: a hard copy report and an electronic (PDF) report. The 2006 AIA Firm Survey report is also available in either hard copy or electronic (PDF) format. To purchase, please visit www.aia.org/store or call 800-242-3837, option #4.

What are the position descriptions from the 2005 AIA Compensation Report?

Detailed definitions are provided for the ten architecture positions, as well as for the three levels of partner. Other positions included in the report have more general definitions. All definitions may be viewed here: http://www.aia.org/econ_defintions

Are topline numbers from the Compensation Report/Firm Survey Report available?

The topline information we have available can be found in summaries of the reports.

Summary of the overview of the 2005 AIA Compensation Report
Summary of the overview of the 2006 AIA Firm Survey

Why isn't State/Metro Area/City included in the Compensation Report?

The data in the following compensation tables were included only if they met strict reporting criteria. For a geographic area to be reported, at least 10 offices (establishments) had to respond to the AIA survey. Within the tables, at least five responding offices were required in order to report mean/median data, and at least seven responding offices to report upper and lower quartile data for a position.

Do you have an interm update for the Compensation Report?

You may use the estimated compensation increases from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey to update the numbers from the 2005 Compensation Report. For example: For the Architect 1 position, the 2005 average compensation for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area was $45,900. Add the 4.4% increase for 2006, bringing the figure up to an estimated $47,900. Then add the 4.2% increase for 2007, bringing the estimated current salary to $49,900.

In 2007, average compensation increased by 4.2% for licensed architects, 4.1% for nonregistered graduates, 4.0% for interns, and 3.7% for principals/partners.

In 2006, average compensation increased by 4.4% for licensed architects, 4.2% for nonregistered graduates, 4.0% for interns, and 3.5% for principals/partners.

Who can participate in the Work-on-the-Boards panel and how do I sign up?

The panel is open to principals and partners of AIA member-owned firms. To sign up, please e-mail WorkontheBoards@aia.org for more information.

How often is the Consensus Construction Forecast released?

The forecast is released twice a year, typically in June and December. Each forecast covers the upcoming six months.