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Architect Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹31,300per month, median
Half of Architect posts in Karnataka offer ₹25,000–₹38,100 a month. Based on 76 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹31,300 | ₹38,100 | ₹45,000 |
- Active posts
- 76
- Employers
- 72
- Open to freshers
- 20%
- New in 30 days
- 5
What to offer Architect candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹31,300 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹38,100 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹26,500 — 15% below the overall median.
- Ask for Client Management only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹35,000 against ₹30,000.
- 5 new Architect posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Architect salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 15 | ₹26,500 |
| 1–2 years | 61 | ₹32,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 75 | ₹32,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate84% · 64
- 12th pass16% · 12
Cities
Architect salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 73 | ₹30,000 |
| Mangaluru | 2 | — |
| Mysuru | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹31,300 | — | 76 |
| India | ₹27,500 | -12% | 644 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹27,500 | -12% | 57 |
| Telangana | ₹28,800 | -8% | 30 |
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 | -20% | 195 |
| Gujarat | ₹26,300 | -16% | 48 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
5 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Sln Infra3
- Smruthi Gowda Infrastructure Private Limited2
- Terra Spectra Spaces Private Limited2
- ADP Structure Pvt Ltd1
- Bangalore Jobhunterr India Private Limited1
- Comett Staffing Solutions Private Limited1
- Headsup Hr Solutions Private Limited1
- House Construct1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Management | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | +17% |
| Google Sketchup | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | +17% |
| Autocad | ₹32,500 | ₹30,000 | +8% |
| Revit | ₹32,500 | ₹30,000 | +8% |
| Site Supervision | ₹32,500 | ₹30,000 | +8% |
Real offers
Recent Architect posts with pay
- ArchitectSurabhi Enigma · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ArchitectArch Vista · Mangaluru · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹40,000 – ₹45,000/month
- ArchitectKings Estate · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 5 days ago₹50,000 – ₹75,000/month
- ArchitectCrest Architects · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 6 days ago₹30,000 – ₹60,000/month
- ArchitectVast Infratech · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ArchitectStudio Confluence Llp · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 16 days ago₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Architect salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹31,300 a month across 76 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹25,000 and ₹38,100, and 10% of posts pay ₹45,000 or more.
What is the Architect salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹26,500 a month, based on 15 jobs.
What do Architect jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹32,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Architect pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 14% higher: ₹31,300 in Karnataka against ₹27,500 across India.
Which skills raise Architect salaries in Karnataka?
Client Management (+17%), Google Sketchup (+17%) and Autocad (+8%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 76 active job posts for Architect in Karnataka on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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