Architects’ Salaries in Europe

To provide some context and further exploration of my column in the Architects’ Journal, below is some data analysis drawn from the Architects’ Council of Europe data portal which compared UK salaries to the other major European economies.

Firstly, comparing the change in the total number of architects in the period from 2010 to 2024 shows the UK as an outlier. It has the only real-world decrease in salaries over this time against all the comparative economies showing an increase.

Percent change in architect headcount versus percent change in median salary (adjusted for purchasing power) for 13 major European economies, 2010 to 2024

There is a clear correlation between economic performance and salaries across Europe. The biggest increases in GDP per capita show the greatest increase in salaries.

2024 GDP per capita versus median architect salary (adjusted for purchasing power) across Europe