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Architecture Average Salaries in Scotland 2026

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


Average Yearly Salary
97,400 GBP
( 8,110 GBP monthly)

LOW
44,400
GBP AVERAGE
97,400
GBP HIGH
178,000
GBP
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 Scotland typically earns around 97,400 GBP. Salaries range from 44,400 GBP (lowest average) to 178,000 GBP (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 Scotland 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 Architect103,000 GBP
Active Travel Planner86,400 GBP
Adaptive Reuse Architect105,000 GBP
Architect125,000 GBP
Architectural Designer110,000 GBP
Architectural Drafter47,900 GBP
Architectural Manager185,000 GBP
Architectural Technician68,700 GBP
Architectural Technologist70,100 GBP
Architecture Consultant174,000 GBP
Architecture Estimating Manager132,000 GBP
Architecture Specifications Writer46,000 GBP
Assistant Architectural Manager170,000 GBP
Biophilic Design Consultant107,000 GBP
Building Performance Analyst118,000 GBP
CAD Drafter48,800 GBP
CAD Manager110,000 GBP
Computational Designer101,000 GBP
Conservation Architect112,000 GBP
Design and Decoration Assistant50,400 GBP
Design Manager155,000 GBP
Digital Design Strategist114,000 GBP
Digital Fabrication Specialist105,000 GBP
Drafter47,300 GBP
Drafting Supervisor91,200 GBP
Facilities and Project Manager166,000 GBP
Facility Planner93,400 GBP
Furniture Designer101,000 GBP
Heritage Conservation Specialist81,000 GBP
Interior Architect102,000 GBP
Interior Decorator88,000 GBP
Interior Design Assistant44,900 GBP
Interior Designer94,300 GBP
Kitchen Designer62,300 GBP
Landscape Architect139,000 GBP
Landscape Artist78,500 GBP
Landscaper70,200 GBP
Lighting Designer91,200 GBP
Mapping Technician44,900 GBP
Mechanical Drafter58,600 GBP
Parametric Modeler89,800 GBP
Photogrammetrist53,000 GBP
Resilient Design Expert107,000 GBP
Smart City Planner128,000 GBP
Sustainability Architect136,000 GBP
Urban Data Analyst114,000 GBP
Urban Mobility Specialist111,000 GBP
Urban Planner113,000 GBP

Architecture Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Scotland

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 Scotland range from 44,400 GBP (starting average salary) to 178,000 GBP (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 93,000 GBP, implying that half of the workforce in Scotland 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 Scotland earn less than 74,800 GBP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 110,000 GBP, 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 Scotland. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 57,300 GBP to 87,800 GBP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 57,300 GBP mark, while 10% ranged from 87,800 GBP to 102,000 GBP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 102,000 GBP or higher.