As of May 18, 2021, the average hourly rate for an Architect IV in the United States is $54, which translates to an annual salary of about $111,975.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
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An Architect IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of an Architect IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architect II | 2-4 years | $75,920 |
| Architect III | 4-7 years | $93,499 |
| Architect IV | 7+ years | $111,975 |
| Architect V | 7-10 years | $131,779 |
| Architect Supervisor | 10+ years | $114,219 |
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Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architect IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Demanded Skills for the Role:
| Skills | Demand Percentage |
|---|---|
| Coordination | 6.35% |
| Programming | 1.9% |
| Adobe | 1.19% |
| Skill | Salary | Salary % Increase |
|---|---|---|
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Collaboration
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$115,334 |
3%
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Solution Design
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$115,334 |
3%
|
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Leadership
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$115,334 |
3%
|
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Communication Skills
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$115,334 |
3%
|
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Project Management
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$113,095 |
1%
|
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Schematic
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$113,095 |
1%
|
Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Architect IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Architect IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,629 and $139,435).
Architect IV Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.2% |
| High School | 0.3% |
| Associates | 2.0% |
| Bachelors | 45.4% |
| Masters | 51.7% |
| Doctorate | 0.4% |
Understanding how an Architect IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Last Updated on May 18, 2021Salaries for an Architect IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $102,363 in 2023 to around $102,367 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Architect IV salary trends, .
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 | $102,363 |
| 2024 | $102,882 |
| 2025 | $102,367 |
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Responsible for substantial architectural projects. Selects, evaluates, and implements architectural procedures and techniques used to complete projects. Has a diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, uses advanced techniques, and has responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and material approval. Drafts reports and specifications, supervises the preparation of architectural plans, and reviews completed plans and estimates. May supervise and guide the work of lower-level architects. Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture. Requires a State Architect's License. Typically reports to a manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Coordination: Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Adobe: A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
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