Architects design new buildings and adapt or restore existing buildings. They are actively involved in every stage of a building project, from original idea to completion.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
For self-employed architects most of the income may derive from negotiated fees. The salary for students on their placement after year 3 of their degree (Part 1) would earn £18,000 to £21,000 a year. This rises up to between £24,000 to £30,000 on completion of BArch or MArch (Part 2). A newly registered architect on completion of Part 3 can earn £30,000 to £45,000 a year.
Senior or associate architects may earn up to £60,000 or more a year, depending on the size of the firm.
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The majority of architects work in small private architectural practices. Other jobs are with local authorities, the Civil Service, the Health Service, industry or commerce.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Tel: 020 7580 5861
E-mail:
info@arb.org.uk
Website:
http://www.arb.org.uk/
Twitter:
@ARBUK1997
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ARBUK1997
Architecture+DesignScotland
Tel: 0131 556 6699
E-mail:
info@ads.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ads.org.uk
Twitter:
@ArcDesSco
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ArcDesSco
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Tel: 0131 229 7545
E-mail:
info@rias.org.uk
Website:
http://www.rias.org.uk/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RIASmembership/
Royal Institute of British Architects
Tel: 020 7580 5533
E-mail:
info@riba.org
Website:
http://www.architecture.com/
Twitter:
@RIBA
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RIBAarchitecture