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Architecture Average Salaries in Canada 2026

How much money does a person working in Architecture make in Canada?


Average Yearly Salary
117,000 CAD
( 9,740 CAD monthly)

LOW
53,400
CAD
AVERAGE
117,000
CAD
HIGH
213,000
CAD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Architecture in Canada typically earns around 117,000 CAD. Salaries range from 53,400 CAD (lowest average) to 213,000 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Architecture domain in Canada exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Architecture
3D Printing Architect120,000 CAD
Active Travel Planner108,000 CAD
Adaptive Reuse Architect120,000 CAD
Architect147,000 CAD
Architectural Designer131,000 CAD
Architectural Drafter57,300 CAD
Architectural Manager223,000 CAD
Architectural Technician81,500 CAD
Architectural Technologist79,200 CAD
Architecture Consultant207,000 CAD
Architecture Estimating Manager166,000 CAD
Architecture Specifications Writer54,700 CAD
Assistant Architectural Manager193,000 CAD
Biophilic Design Consultant133,000 CAD
Building Performance Analyst140,000 CAD
CAD Drafter59,400 CAD
CAD Manager133,000 CAD
Computational Designer121,000 CAD
Conservation Architect126,000 CAD
Design and Decoration Assistant61,700 CAD
Design Manager192,000 CAD
Digital Design Strategist142,000 CAD
Digital Fabrication Specialist134,000 CAD
Drafter58,400 CAD
Drafting Supervisor103,000 CAD
Facilities and Project Manager190,000 CAD
Facility Planner108,000 CAD
Furniture Designer118,000 CAD
Heritage Conservation Specialist93,100 CAD
Interior Architect117,000 CAD
Interior Decorator113,000 CAD
Interior Design Assistant51,500 CAD
Interior Designer121,000 CAD
Kitchen Designer74,700 CAD
Landscape Architect163,000 CAD
Landscape Artist98,100 CAD
Landscaper80,000 CAD
Lighting Designer105,000 CAD
Mapping Technician51,500 CAD
Mechanical Drafter69,200 CAD
Parametric Modeler109,000 CAD
Photogrammetrist62,300 CAD
Resilient Design Expert137,000 CAD
Smart City Planner147,000 CAD
Sustainability Architect154,000 CAD
Urban Data Analyst145,000 CAD
Urban Mobility Specialist133,000 CAD
Urban Planner137,000 CAD

Architecture Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Canada

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Architecture in Canada range from 53,400 CAD (starting average salary) to 213,000 CAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Architecture is 112,000 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Canada earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Architecture in Canada earn less than 89,800 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 132,000 CAD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Architecture in Canada. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 68,800 CAD to 105,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 68,800 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 105,000 CAD to 122,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 122,000 CAD or higher.