Average Architects Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical architects in the London earned £47,936. Compared to the UK median of £45,625, that's 5.1% above. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £47,936 stretches to roughly £41,182 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in City of London is £67,064. By comparison, architectss earn 28.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £47,936 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £41,182 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average architects salary in City of London?
The median architects salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £47,936 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does architects pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Architects in the London earn 5.1% above the national median of £45,625. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is architects a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Architects in the London earn £47,936, which is 28.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for architectss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.