Architecture and interior design salaries
in San Francisco in 2025
Explore the salary landscape within San Francisco'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 San Francisco is $100,000 per year.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in San Francisco is $91,650.
Job titles with an * beside them typically have commission or bonus on top of the outlined base salary.
Architecture
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Architect (0-3 yrs) | 68,000 | 70,000 | 75,000 |
| Architect (3-6 yrs) | 77,000 | 90,000 | 97,000 |
| Architect (6-9 yrs) | 92,000 | 105,000 | 118,000 |
| Senior Architect (10+ yrs) | 120,000 | 135,000 | 155,000 |
| Project Manager (5-10 yrs) | 105,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Manager (10+ yrs) | 130,000 | 145,000 | 170,000 |
| Visualiser | 57,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | 75,000 | 97,000 | 115,000 |
| BIM Coordinator | 85,000 | 95,000 | 105,000 |
| BIM Manager | 110,000 | 125,000 | 145,000 |
| Managing Principal | 175,000 | 215,000 | 235,000 |
| CEO/President | 150,000 | 175,000 | 220,000 |
Interior Design
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | 62,000 | 66,000 | 74,000 |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | 74,000 | 87,000 | 97,000 |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | 92,000 | 102,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 66,000 | 72,000 |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 72,000 | 85,000 | 98,000 |
| Interior Designer (8-11 yrs) | 95,000 | 107,000 | 130,000 |
| Interior Designer (12+ yrs) | 115,000 | 138,000 | 150,000 |
| Project Manager | 90,000 | 108,000 | 135,000 |
| FF&E Specialist | 85,000 | 105,000 | 120,000 |
| Director of Design/Studio Director | 130,000 | 155,000 | 220,000 |
| Principal | 155,000 | 210,000 | 260,000 |
Business Support
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Admin Assistant | 55,000 | 66,000 | 72,000 |
| Executive Assistant | 70,000 | 88,000 | 102,500 |
| Studio/Office Manager | 80,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| HR Coordinator | 60,000 | 68,000 | 77,000 |
| HR Manager | 82,000 | 97,000 | 115,000 |
| HR Director | 118,000 | 133,000 | 185,000 |
| IT Support | 80,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Project Accountant | 70,000 | 85,000 | 110,000 |
| Bookkeeper | 72,000 | 87,000 | 110,000 |
| Financial Director/CFO | 130,000 | 155,000 | 190,000 |
| PR/Communications Manager | 82,000 | 92,000 | 112,000 |
| Graphic Designer | 70,000 | 82,000 | 92,000 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 76,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 97,000 | 115,000 | 128,000 |
| Marketing Director | 120,000 | 138,000 | 180,000 |
| Business Development Director | 120,000 | 140,000 | 195,000 |
| Managing Director/Director of Operations | 140,000 | 170,000 | 200,000 |
Architectural & Interior Products
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Sales Coordinator/Assistant | 50,000 | 65,000 | 85,000 |
| Design Sales Consultant* | 65,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
| Showroom/Sales Manager* | 80,000 | 95,000 | 115,000 |
| Logistics Manager | 75,000 | 90,000 | 105,000 |
| Estimator | 70,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Project Manager | 95,000 | 110,000 | 150,000 |
| Outside Sales Representative* | 75,000 | 100,000 | 130,000 |
| Regional Sales Manager* | 90,000 | 105,000 | 130,000 |
| Business Development Manager* | 115,000 | 130,000 | 180,000 |
Landscape Architecture
| Per annum | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Jnr Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs) | 65,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 |
| Landscape Designer (6-9 yrs) | 82,000 | 94,000 | 105,000 |
| Snr Landscape Architect (10+ yrs) | 100,000 | 122,500 | 140,000 |
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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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| Professional exam costs | Assistance | Reimbursement | PTO & reimbursement |
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Work-Life Balance
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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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