How Much Does a Architect Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$95,470/yr ($45.90/hr · $75,549 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$74,460 ($35.80/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$128,900 ($61.97/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$2,905.74
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$68.85/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $35.80/hr | $74,460 | −$13,691.39 | $60,768.61 | $2,337.25 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $45.90/hr | $95,470 | −$19,920.86 | $75,549.14 | $2,905.74 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $61.97/hr | $128,900 | −$30,043.85 | $98,856.15 | $3,802.16 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($44.98/hr)California ($54.16/hr)Florida ($43.60/hr)New York ($53.24/hr)Illinois ($47.28/hr)Arizona ($44.52/hr)New Jersey ($51.41/hr)Georgia ($44.06/hr)North Carolina ($43.60/hr)Washington ($52.78/hr)Pennsylvania ($45.44/hr)Ohio ($43.15/hr)Nevada ($44.98/hr)Colorado ($48.65/hr)Virginia ($48.20/hr)Massachusetts ($53.70/hr)Michigan ($44.06/hr)Tennessee ($42.23/hr)Indiana ($42.69/hr)Maryland ($49.57/hr)Minnesota ($47.74/hr)Missouri ($42.23/hr)Wisconsin ($44.52/hr)Oregon ($48.20/hr)Connecticut ($50.95/hr)Utah ($44.52/hr)South Carolina ($41.77/hr)Alabama ($40.39/hr)Louisiana ($40.85/hr)Kentucky ($40.85/hr)Oklahoma ($40.85/hr)Kansas ($42.23/hr)Iowa ($42.69/hr)New Mexico ($42.23/hr)Arkansas ($39.93/hr)Mississippi ($39.02/hr)Nebraska ($43.15/hr)Idaho ($42.69/hr)Hawaii ($49.57/hr)New Hampshire ($47.28/hr)Maine ($43.60/hr)Rhode Island ($46.82/hr)Montana ($42.23/hr)Delaware ($46.36/hr)South Dakota ($41.77/hr)North Dakota ($43.60/hr)Alaska ($50.03/hr)Vermont ($44.98/hr)West Virginia ($39.47/hr)Wyoming ($43.60/hr)