What is the median salary for Architect in Seattle?

The median salary for Architect in Seattle is USD 130,000 - USD 155,640 per year.

How does the Architect salary in Seattle compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Architect in United States is USD 50,000 - USD 140,000, while in Seattle it is USD 130,422 - USD 169,562.

Which companies hire the most Architect professionals in Seattle?

Top companies hiring Architect in Seattle include hdr, AECOM.

Architect Salary in United States

Architect Salary in Seattle

Based on 629 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

-18.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$130,422 - $169,562

Median salary

$130,000 - $155,640

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$81K

25th percentile$106K

Median$130K

75th percentile$153K

90th percentile$181K

50% of professionals earn between $106,437 - $152,700 USD

The median salary is $130,000

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

130,422 - 169,562

Median salary

130,000 - 155,640

629 job openings

United States

Average salary

50,000 - 140,000

Median salary

85,000 - 140,000

128,359 job openings

Other cities

New York7,670 job openings

Atlanta3,425 job openings

Chicago3,219 job openings

Dallas3,058 job openings

San Francisco3,033 job openings

Austin2,525 job openings

Washington2,011 job openings

Houston1,524 job openings

Boston1,487 job openings

Denver668 job openings

Charlotte633 job openings

Top companies hiring

hdr12

AECOM1

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The average salary for a Architect in Seattle, United States is USD 130,422 - USD 169,562 per year in 2026, based on 629 job listings.

Leading employers for Architect roles in United States include hdr, AECOM.

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