Updated on: Jan 14, 2026
The average Architect in Chicago, IL makes $159,818, 23% above the national average Architect salary of $130,107. This pay is 1% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Jacksonville, FL, and Phoenix, AZ. The average bonus for a Architect is $1,389 which represents 1.08% of their salary, with 7% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
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