Architecture and interior design salaries
in New York
Explore the salary landscape within New York's architecture and interior design industry.
Uncover the range of benefits companies are offering in 2024, including what separates a standard benefits package from an outstanding one.
Salaries
The average salary for an Architect in New York is $111,483.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in New York is $110,000.
Job titles with an * beside them typically have commission or bonus on top of the outlined base salary.
Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Architect (0-3 yrs) | 63,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 |
| Architect (3-6 yrs) | 75,000 | 90,000 | 100,000 |
| Architect (6-9 yrs) | 88,000 | 105,000 | 125,000 |
| Senior Architect (10+ yrs) | 115,000 | 130,000 | 165,000 |
| Project Manager (5-10 yrs) | 90,000 | 115,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Manager (10+ yrs) | 120,000 | 135,000 | 165,000 |
| Visualiser | 65,000 | 75,000 | 95,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | 75,000 | 95,000 | 130,000 |
| BIM Coordinator | 85,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| BIM Manager | 110,000 | 125,000 | 150,000 |
| Managing Principal | 140,000 | 175,000 | 220,000 |
| CEO/President | 150,000 | 210,000 | 250,000 |
Interior Design
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 70,000 | 75,000 |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | 80,000 | 100,000 | 105,000 |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | 100,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | 63,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 80,000 | 100,000 | 115,000 |
| Interior Designer (8-11 yrs) | 100,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (12+ yrs) | 110,000 | 135,000 | 160,000 |
| Project Manager (5-10 yrs) | 90,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 |
| FF&E Specialist | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| Director of Design/Studio Director | 150,000 | 175,000 | 210,000 |
| Principal | 150,000 | 200,000 | 250,000 |
Business Support
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Administrator | 55,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Executive Assistant | 75,000 | 92,000 | 120,000 |
| Studio/Office Manager | 80,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| HR Coordinator | 65,000 | 75,000 | 80,000 |
| HR Manager | 90,000 | 100,000 | 110,000 |
| HR Director | 120,000 | 150,000 | 190,000 |
| IT Support | 60,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Project Accountant | 80,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
| Bookkeeper | 80,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| Financial Director/CFO | 135,000 | 160,000 | 205,000 |
| PR/Communications Manager | 85,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| Graphic Designer | 70,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 75,000 | 82,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| Marketing Director | 130,000 | 155,000 | 190,000 |
| Business Development Director | 120,000 | 155,000 | 195,000 |
| Managing Director/Director of Operations | 150,000 | 180,000 | 200,000 |
Architectural & Interior Products
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Showroom Sales Associate* | 60,000 | 70,000 | 85,000 |
| Showroom/Sales Manager* | 75,000 | 80,000 | 95,000 |
| Logistics Manager | 55,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Estimator | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Project Manager | 80,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| Outside Sales Representative* | 70,000 | 80,000 | 110,000 |
| Regional Sales Manager* | 100,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Business Development Manager* | 110,000 | 130,000 | 160,000 |
Landscape Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Jnr Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs) | 65,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
| Landscape Designer (6-9 yrs) | 85,000 | 95,000 | 105,000 |
| Snr Landscape Architect (10+ yrs) | 100,000 | 125,000 | 150,000 |
Architecture and design jobs in New York
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
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| Medical coverage | 80% firm/20% emp. contrib. | 100% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
| Dental/vision | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 100% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
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| Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave) | 25 days | 30 days | 40 days |
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Financial Benefits
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| Retirement Savings Plan | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 1-3% matching contrib. | 4%+ matching contrib. |
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