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🇮🇳 Updated April 17, 2026

Architect in India

Detailed salary information for Architect positions in India, including pay in INR and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
454,900 INR
Salary in USD / year
$5,450.07
National Percentile
Top 28%

About This Role

Sustainable Design Specialists incorporate eco-friendly practices into architectural designs, promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills

AutoCAD

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary
29%
Contract
25%
Intern
18%
Part-Time
16%
Full-Time
13%

Common Qualifications

PhD
20%
MBA
16%
M.Com
13%
M.Tech
11%
B.Com
11%
BCA
9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Architect title in India often specialize in these roles:

Sustainable Design SpecialistArchitectural DesignerProject Architect

Common Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Stock Options or Equity Grants
Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
Childcare Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Relocation Assistance
Flexible Work Arrangements
Professional Development

Job Details

Job TitleArchitect
CategoryArchitecture
Country🇮🇳 India
CurrencyINR
Annual Salary (per year)454,900 INR
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$5,450.07
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
454,900
Bottom 50% Avg
38,276
Middle 40% Avg
200,259
Top 10% Avg
1,692,875
Top 1% Avg
6,632,156

Salary Insight

1.6x
compared to national average

A Architect in India earns 1.6x the national average income of 287,476 INR.

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615,700 INR

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