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Architecture Salary in East Midlands

The East Midlands offers some of the UK's most affordable living combined with a diverse employment base spanning logistics, manufacturing, food production and professional services. Salaries are generally 10-20% below the national median.

Among the most affordable UK regions for housing, offering strong purchasing power. The cost-of-living advantage can offset lower nominal salaries.

Entry Salary
£23,500
Peak Salary
£82,720
Growth
+252%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.3m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Part I Architectural Assistant 0+ £20,680 £23,500 £26,320 £30,080
Part II Architectural Assistant 2+ £24,440 £28,200 £32,900 £37,600
Newly Qualified Architect (Part III) 4+ £30,080 £35,720 £41,360 £47,000
Architect 7+ £37,600 £45,120 £51,700 £58,280
Senior Architect / Associate 10+ £47,000 £56,400 £67,680 £77,080
Director / Partner 16+ £65,800 £82,720 £103,400 £136,300

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How East Midlands Compares

Mid-career Architecture median salary by region

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.