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Architect Salary in India (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Architect posts in India offer ₹20,000–₹35,000 a month. Based on 644 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹45,000 |
- Active posts
- 647
- Employers
- 585
- Open to freshers
- 24%
- New in 30 days
- 34
What to offer Architect candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹35,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹22,500 — 18% below the overall median.
- Ask for Autocad only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹22,500.
- 34 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) | 156 | ₹22,500 |
| 1–2 years | 488 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 642 | ₹27,500 |
| Part-time | 2 | — |
Qualification asked
- Graduate73% · 473
- 12th pass27% · 173
Cities
Architect salary by city in India
States
Architect salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 195 | ₹25,000 |
| Karnataka | 76 | ₹31,300 |
| Tamil Nadu | 57 | ₹27,500 |
| Gujarat | 49 | ₹26,300 |
| Telangana | 30 | ₹28,800 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 26 | ₹25,000 |
| Rajasthan | 23 | ₹21,300 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
34 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Proconvis Consultants Pvt.Ltd4
- Smaalt4
- Karch Architects3
- Mason'S Mark Private Limited3
- Node Urban Lab Llp3
- Shivaya Placement Services3
- Shree Om Consult (Architect & Engineer)3
- Sln Infra3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autocad | ₹27,500 | ₹22,500 | +22% |
| Revit | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | +20% |
| Client Management | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | +15% |
| Google Sketchup | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | +15% |
| Site Supervision | ₹28,500 | ₹26,500 | +8% |
Real offers
Recent Architect posts with pay
- ArchitectAlok Maharshi Architects · Jaipur · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ArchitectRajhans Architects & Engineers · Jaipur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹14,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ArchitectArch Vista · Mangaluru · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹40,000 – ₹45,000/month
- ArchitectPilors Architect and Interiors · Nagpur · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ArchitectNikita Laundry And Dry · Surat · Fresher · 4 days ago₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ArchitectKings Estate · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 4 days ago₹50,000 – ₹75,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Architect salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 644 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹20,000 and ₹35,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹45,000 or more.
What is the Architect salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹22,500 a month, based on 156 jobs.
What do Architect jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Architect jobs?
Delhi (₹32,500), Mumbai (₹30,000) and Bengaluru (₹30,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Architect salaries in India?
Autocad (+22%), Revit (+20%) and Client Management (+15%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 644 active job posts for Architect in India 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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