How Much Does a Architect Make in New York (NY) in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in New York (NY)
$110,740/yr ($53.24/hr · $80,159 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$86,380 ($41.53/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$149,490 ($71.87/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$3,083.03
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$79.86/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 | $41.53/hr | $86,380 | −$21,945.71 | $64,434.29 | $2,478.24 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $53.24/hr | $110,740 | −$30,581.33 | $80,158.67 | $3,083.03 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $71.87/hr | $149,490 | −$44,941.01 | $104,548.99 | $4,021.12 |
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)