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London Architecture& Design Salary Guide

2025 edition. Compiled from live placements and conversations with practices across London.

The London market

London architecture and design salaries have shifted considerably over the past two years. Demand for senior talent remains strong across most disciplines, while entry-level ranges have compressed.

These figures reflect London-based permanent roles. The ranges shown represent what practices are actively paying — not aspirational figures. Contract and day rates vary significantly by discipline, project type, and notice period.

Architecture

Part I / Graduate£24,000 — £32,000
Part II / Architectural Assistant£28,000 — £40,000
Part III / Newly Qualified Architect£36,000 — £46,000
Architect (3 — 5 years PQE)£42,000 — £58,000
Senior Architect£55,000 — £72,000
Associate / Associate Director£68,000 — £95,000
Director / Principal£90,000 — £140,000+

Interior Design

Junior Interior Designer£24,000 — £32,000
Interior Designer£32,000 — £48,000
Senior Interior Designer£48,000 — £65,000
Associate / Studio Lead£62,000 — £85,000

Landscape Architecture

Graduate Landscape Architect£24,000 — £30,000
Landscape Architect£30,000 — £46,000
Senior Landscape Architect£46,000 — £62,000
Associate / Principal£62,000 — £90,000

Urban Design & Masterplanning

Urban Designer£32,000 — £46,000
Senior Urban Designer£46,000 — £65,000
Associate / Urban Design Lead£65,000 — £88,000

Notes on methodology

London-based only

Practices outside the M25 typically sit 5—15% below these ranges. Regional variation is significant across the UK.

Permanent roles

Contract and interim day rates are not reflected here. Those figures are available on request and vary by discipline and urgency.

Updated quarterly

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