AIA Compensation Report

The 2023 AIA Compensation & Benefits Survey is now being fielded. If you are a firm leader who would like to participate and have not yet received an invitation, please email compensationsurvey@aia.org. Survey closes March 24, 2023.
Newly updated for 2021! It’s the industry’s most comprehensive report on salary and compensation trends and the only one used by the Department of Labor. Get data for 44 firm positions in 31 states, 33 metro areas, and 18 cities, plus a free salary calculator with the AIA Compensation Report.
You’ll get an exclusive look at where the market is headed, as well as information on workplace culture and the employee benefits, perks, and incentives that firms are offering to attract and retain top talent.
Use the complete national report, the metro area report, or one of nine regional reports to understand your value and make good decisions for your career or your business.
Just for small firms
Newly updated for 2021! The AIA Small Firm Compensation Report, which focuses on sole proprietorships and architecture firms with fewer than three architecture employees.
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