What are the main factors that influence an Architectural Project Leader's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Architectural Project Leader?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Architectural Project Leader roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Architectural Project Leader's salary?

An Architectural Project Leader's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,019 for beginners, reaching about $118,140 at mid-level, and approach $153,061 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural Project Leader?

Architectural Project Leader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural Project Leader roles are District of Columbia $131,871, California $131,371, Massachusetts $129,620. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural Project Leader roles make?

Salaries for Architectural Project Leader level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Designer/Project Manager: $143,040; Clinical Project Leader: $118,286; Architectural Project Manager: $116,508; Project Leader: $113,864; Architectural Project Captain: $100,228.

Architectural Project Leader Salary in Virginia

How much does an Architectural Project Leader make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Project Leader in Virginia is $119,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an Architectural Project Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,418
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,620 to $128,564
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,227

10% $100,227

50% (Median) $119,937

90% $136,418

Architectural Project Leader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,564	$10,714	$2,472	$62
Average	$119,937	$9,995	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$109,620	$9,135	$2,108	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Project Leader Salaries

An Architectural Project Leader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architectural Project Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Project Leader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,019
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,762
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,140
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,570
Expert (over 8 years): $153,061

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
IT Project Manager I	less than 1 year	$81,019
IT Project Manager II	1-2 years	$96,762
Architectural Project Leader	2-4 years	$118,140
IT Project Manager IV	5-8 years	$137,570
IT Project Manager V	over 8 years	$153,061

How Do Architectural Project Leader Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architectural Project Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,871.
California: $131,371.
Massachusetts: $129,620.

District of Columbia $131,871 California $131,371 Massachusetts $129,620 Washington $129,143 New Jersey $129,096 Alaska $128,929 Connecticut $127,285 New York $126,618

Hawaii $124,486 Rhode Island $123,486 Maryland $122,807 Minnesota $121,878 Colorado $121,521 Illinois $121,402 Oregon $120,949 Delaware $120,616

New Hampshire $120,406 Virginia $119,937 Pennsylvania $118,567 Nevada $117,876 North Dakota $117,650 Michigan $117,293 Wisconsin $117,162 Vermont $116,900

Texas $116,173 Maine $116,125 Arizona $116,054 Ohio $115,971 Georgia $114,875 Indiana $114,327 Wyoming $114,220 Utah $114,053

Iowa $113,982 Kansas $113,410 Louisiana $113,243 North Carolina $113,184 Missouri $113,160 Florida $112,695 Montana $112,445 Nebraska $112,207

Kentucky $112,076 South Carolina $111,600 Tennessee $111,302 Idaho $111,183 New Mexico $110,313 Oklahoma $110,123 Alabama $109,420 South Dakota $108,241

Arkansas $107,598 West Virginia $107,252 Mississippi $106,216

Top Paying Cities for Architectural Project Leader

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $110,301
Lambsburg: $110,536
Laurel Fork: $110,660

Ivanhoe, VA $110,301

Lambsburg, VA $110,536

Laurel Fork, VA $110,660

Marion, VA $109,726

Max Meadows, VA $110,476

Meadowview, VA $108,737

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $109,619

Rocky Gap, VA $109,680

Ruther Glen, VA $115,697

Sealston, VA $118,690

Sharps, VA $115,188

Spotsylvania, VA $116,778

Sparta, VA $116,166

Stafford, VA $122,117

Stratford, VA $117,442

Tappahannock, VA $115,900

Thornburg, VA $117,162

Unionville, VA $115,261

Village, VA $115,755

Warsaw, VA $116,166

Weems, VA $113,886

Sandy Point, VA $116,317

White Stone, VA $113,569

Wicomico Church, VA $114,397

Woodford, VA $116,684

Zacata, VA $117,078

Winchester, VA $116,528

Bentonville, VA $115,529

Berryville, VA $118,209

Boyce, VA $118,424

Brucetown, VA $116,605

Chester Gap, VA $117,735

Clear Brook, VA $116,019

Cross Junction, VA $112,256

Fishers Hill, VA $113,870

Flint Hill, VA $117,096

Front Royal, VA $117,164

Gore, VA $112,885

Hume, VA $118,679

Huntly, VA $117,293

Strasburg, VA $113,425

Linden, VA $118,967

Markham, VA $118,941

Maurertown, VA $111,883

Middletown, VA $115,641

Millwood, VA $118,213

Rileyville, VA $114,235

Earlysville, VA $112,561

Esmont, VA $111,520

Faber, VA $111,025

Fishersville, VA $112,059

Free Union, VA $112,375

Gordonsville, VA $113,553

Greenwood, VA $111,923

Ivy, VA $112,608

Keene, VA $111,970

Keswick, VA $112,831

Locust Dale, VA $114,061

Lovingston, VA $109,834

Lyndhurst, VA $110,662

Montpelier Station, VA $113,580

Nellysford, VA $110,791

North Garden, VA $111,860

Orange, VA $114,691

Palmyra, VA $112,880

Piney River, VA $109,323

Quinque, VA $112,848

Roseland, VA $109,744

Ruckersville, VA $112,801

Schuyler, VA $111,128

Shipman, VA $109,818

Somerset, VA $113,585

Stanardsville, VA $112,473

Troy, VA $113,004

Tyro, VA $110,043

Waynesboro, VA $112,230

White Hall, VA $112,431

Woodberry Forest, VA $114,024

Achilles, VA $112,291

Amelia Court House, VA $114,376

Ark, VA $113,006

Arvonia, VA $112,003

Ashland, VA $115,489

Aylett, VA $115,544

Barhamsville, VA $113,880

Beaumont, VA $114,350

Beaverdam, VA $115,479

Bena, VA $112,259

Bohannon, VA $112,719

Bremo Bluff, VA $112,731

Bruington, VA $115,313

Bumpass, VA $115,305

Cardinal, VA $112,769

Cartersville, VA $113,664

Charles City, VA $114,593

Christchurch, VA $113,658

Church View, VA $113,921

Cobbs Creek, VA $113,082

Columbia, VA $113,368

Crozier, VA $115,112

Cumberland, VA $112,738

Deltaville, VA $113,175

Diggs, VA $112,763

Redwood, VA $109,742

Rich Creek, VA $110,115

Ridgeway, VA $110,883

Riner, VA $110,105

Ripplemead, VA $109,818

Rocky Mount, VA $109,840

Salem, VA $109,304

Sandy Level, VA $110,075

Shawsville, VA $109,641

Spencer, VA $110,856

Staffordsville, VA $110,304

Stanleytown, VA $111,065

Stuart, VA $110,827

Thaxton, VA $109,510

Troutville, VA $109,469

Union Hall, VA $109,859

Vesta, VA $110,686

Villamont, VA $109,456

Vinton, VA $109,251

Wirtz, VA $109,521

Woolwine, VA $110,609

Bristol, VA $106,555

Abingdon, VA $108,136

Andover, VA $107,814

Appalachia, VA $107,814

Bee, VA $109,146

Ben Hur, VA $108,261

Big Stone Gap, VA $106,853

Birchleaf, VA $109,254

Blackwater, VA $106,987

Castlewood, VA $107,299

Cleveland, VA $108,602

Clinchco, VA $109,158

Clintwood, VA $109,034

Coeburn, VA $107,994

Damascus, VA $108,984

Dante, VA $108,608

Davenport, VA $109,359

Dryden, VA $107,203

Duffield, VA $106,296

Dungannon, VA $106,683

East Stone Gap, VA $107,078

Ewing, VA $109,630

Fort Blackmore, VA $106,000

Gate City, VA $105,276

Haysi, VA $109,783

Hiltons, VA $105,525

Honaker, VA $109,208

Jonesville, VA $108,525

Keokee, VA $107,520

Lebanon, VA $108,180

Mc Clure, VA $108,629

Mendota, VA $106,589

Nickelsville, VA $106,142

Nora, VA $108,343

Norton, VA $107,930

Pennington Gap, VA $107,494

Pound, VA $108,377

Rosedale, VA $109,088

Rose Hill, VA $109,438

Saint Charles, VA $108,125

Saint Paul, VA $107,984

Weber City, VA $104,955

Whitetop, VA $109,410

Wise, VA $108,219

Pulaski, VA $110,585

Atkins, VA $109,651

Austinville, VA $110,537

Barren Springs, VA $110,631

Bastian, VA $109,666

Bland, VA $109,924

Broadford, VA $109,552

Cana, VA $110,706

Ceres, VA $109,562

Chilhowie, VA $109,525

Cripple Creek, VA $110,020

Crockett, VA $109,994

Draper, VA $110,493

Dugspur, VA $110,574

Elk Creek, VA $109,943

Emory, VA $109,215

Fancy Gap, VA $110,611

Fries, VA $110,312

Galax, VA $110,492

Glade Spring, VA $108,998

Rural Retreat, VA $109,855

Saltville, VA $109,572

Speedwell, VA $109,926

Sugar Grove, VA $109,677

Tannersville, VA $109,487

Troutdale, VA $109,600

Willis, VA $110,516

Woodlawn, VA $110,560

Wytheville, VA $110,249

Staunton, VA $112,094

Augusta Springs, VA $111,620

Bacova, VA $111,096

Blue Grass, VA $111,140

Brownsburg, VA $110,476

Buena Vista, VA $109,571

Churchville, VA $112,406

Clifton Forge, VA $110,721

Covington, VA $110,120

Craigsville, VA $111,632

Crimora, VA $112,521

Deerfield, VA $111,720

Doe Hill, VA $111,625

Fairfield, VA $110,313

Fort Defiance, VA $112,604

Glen Wilton, VA $110,300

Goshen, VA $111,152

Greenville, VA $111,083

Grottoes, VA $112,625

Head Waters, VA $111,809

Hot Springs, VA $110,786

Iron Gate, VA $110,910

Lexington, VA $110,507

Low Moor, VA $110,651

Mc Dowell, VA $111,669

Middlebrook, VA $111,110

Millboro, VA $111,197

Mint Spring, VA $111,669

Montebello, VA $110,098

Monterey, VA $111,347

Mount Sidney, VA $112,654

Mustoe, VA $111,532

New Hope, VA $112,588

Port Republic, VA $112,564

Raphine, VA $110,610

Rockbridge Baths, VA $110,719

Selma, VA $110,760

Steeles Tavern, VA $110,837

Stuarts Draft, VA $111,252

Swoope, VA $111,896

Verona, VA $112,655

Vesuvius, VA $109,850

Warm Springs, VA $111,130

West Augusta, VA $111,963

Weyers Cave, VA $112,681

Williamsville, VA $111,731

Lynchburg, VA $107,931

Altavista, VA $108,955

Alton, VA $111,336

Amherst, VA $108,665

Appomattox, VA $108,860

Bedford, VA $109,525

Big Island, VA $108,924

Blairs, VA $111,310

Brookneal, VA $109,387

Buffalo Junction, VA $111,689

Callands, VA $110,772

Chatham, VA $110,862

Clifford, VA $108,830

Clover, VA $111,065

Cluster Springs, VA $111,683

Coleman Falls, VA $108,378

Concord, VA $108,080

Crystal Hill, VA $110,893

Danville, VA $111,398

Hillsville, VA $110,706

Carson, VA $114,971

Hiwassee, VA $110,343

Independence, VA $109,959

Annandale, VA $130,835

Burke, VA $129,609

Dumfries, VA $125,814

Dunn Loring, VA $131,003

Fairfax, VA $129,046

Fairfax Station, VA $128,696

Falls Church, VA $131,117

Fort Belvoir, VA $129,532

Great Falls, VA $129,050

Greenway, VA $131,115

Lorton, VA $128,800

Merrifield, VA $130,701

Mc Lean, VA $131,103

West Mclean, VA $131,115

Mount Vernon, VA $130,018

Newington, VA $129,719

Dry Fork, VA $111,095

Brooke, VA $121,230

Evington, VA $108,530

Forest, VA $108,318

Gladstone, VA $108,954

Gladys, VA $108,957

Glasgow, VA $109,653

Goode, VA $108,677

Gretna, VA $110,073

Halifax, VA $111,304

Howardsville, VA $111,125

Hurt, VA $109,457

Java, VA $110,735

Ararat, VA $110,679

Axton, VA $111,021

Bassett, VA $110,941

Belspring, VA $110,364

Bent Mountain, VA $109,428

Blacksburg, VA $109,844

Blue Ridge, VA $109,391

Boones Mill, VA $109,351

Buchanan, VA $109,761

Callaway, VA $109,637

Christiansburg, VA $109,855

Cascade, VA $110,924

Catawba, VA $109,574

Check, VA $109,807

Claudville, VA $110,613

Cloverdale, VA $109,188

Collinsville, VA $111,309

Copper Hill, VA $109,662

Critz, VA $110,791

Daleville, VA $109,300

Dublin, VA $110,423

Eagle Rock, VA $110,077

Eggleston, VA $110,201

Elliston, VA $109,550

Ferrum, VA $110,250

Fieldale, VA $111,150

Fincastle, VA $109,640

Floyd, VA $110,258

Glade Hill, VA $109,768

Glen Lyn, VA $109,850

Goodview, VA $109,379

Hardy, VA $109,334

Henry, VA $110,416

Huddleston, VA $109,740

Keeling, VA $111,199

Chester, VA $115,512

Chesterfield, VA $115,443

Church Road, VA $115,063

Colonial Heights, VA $115,560

Courtland, VA $112,782

Dendron, VA $113,120

Dewitt, VA $114,694

Dinwiddie, VA $115,007

Disputanta, VA $115,101

Dolphin, VA $113,434

Drewryville, VA $112,536

Ebony, VA $111,759

Elberon, VA $112,655

Emporia, VA $112,789

Ford, VA $114,795

Franklin, VA $112,436

Freeman, VA $113,409

Gasburg, VA $112,000

Hopewell, VA $115,321

Ivor, VA $112,617

Jarratt, VA $113,764

Lawrenceville, VA $113,013

Mc Kenney, VA $114,394

Meredithville, VA $112,850

Newsoms, VA $112,064

Prince George, VA $115,430

Rawlings, VA $113,953

Sedley, VA $112,933

Skippers, VA $112,339

Spring Grove, VA $113,733

Stony Creek, VA $114,388

Surry, VA $112,378

Sussex, VA $114,130

Sutherland, VA $115,333

Valentines, VA $112,105

Wakefield, VA $113,078

Warfield, VA $114,046

Waverly, VA $113,967

White Plains, VA $112,043

Wilsons, VA $114,454

Yale, VA $113,668

Zuni, VA $112,573

Claremont, VA $113,885

Farmville, VA $111,750

Baskerville, VA $111,566

Indian Valley, VA $110,419

Mc Coy, VA $110,180

Martinsville, VA $111,125

Meadows Of Dan, VA $110,715

Moneta, VA $109,560

Montvale, VA $109,559

Narrows, VA $110,181

Newbern, VA $110,277

New Castle, VA $109,646

Newport, VA $109,896

New River, VA $110,581

Oriskany, VA $109,859

Paint Bank, VA $109,687

Parrott, VA $110,232

Patrick Springs, VA $110,917

Pearisburg, VA $110,291

Pembroke, VA $110,288

Penhook, VA $110,132

Pilot, VA $109,894

Pittsville, VA $110,077

Radford, VA $110,457

Long Island, VA $109,370

Lowry, VA $108,883

Lynch Station, VA $109,382

Madison Heights, VA $107,934

Monroe, VA $108,472

Naruna, VA $109,040

Nathalie, VA $110,358

Natural Bridge, VA $110,000

Natural Bridge Station, VA $109,526

Nelson, VA $111,853

Norwood, VA $109,372

Ringgold, VA $111,240

Rustburg, VA $108,182

Scottsburg, VA $111,455

Scottsville, VA $112,058

South Boston, VA $111,553

Spout Spring, VA $108,381

Sutherlin, VA $111,249

Sweet Briar, VA $108,253

Vernon Hill, VA $111,118

Virgilina, VA $111,588

Wingina, VA $110,020

Amonate, VA $109,776

Bandy, VA $109,535

Big Rock, VA $110,131

Bishop, VA $109,546

Bluefield, VA $109,884

Boissevain, VA $109,615

Breaks, VA $109,951

Burkes Garden, VA $109,658

Cedar Bluff, VA $109,819

Doran, VA $110,270

Falls Mills, VA $109,615

Grundy, VA $110,316

Horsepen, VA $109,589

Hurley, VA $109,749

Jewell Ridge, VA $109,819

Keen Mountain, VA $110,248

Mavisdale, VA $109,830

Maxie, VA $110,154

North Tazewell, VA $109,802

Oakwood, VA $110,310

Pilgrims Knob, VA $110,009

Pocahontas, VA $109,651

Pounding Mill, VA $109,973

Raven, VA $110,218

Red Ash, VA $110,320

Richlands, VA $110,257

Rowe, VA $109,870

Shortt Gap, VA $110,115

Swords Creek, VA $109,838

Tazewell, VA $109,630

Vansant, VA $109,840

Whitewood, VA $109,853

Wolford, VA $109,873

Boydton, VA $111,806

Bracey, VA $112,091

Brodnax, VA $112,524

Buckingham, VA $110,554

Burkeville, VA $112,264

Charlotte Court House, VA $110,656

Chase City, VA $111,229

Clarksville, VA $112,003

Crewe, VA $112,980

Cullen, VA $110,326

Dillwyn, VA $111,657

Drakes Branch, VA $111,217

Dundas, VA $112,872

Evergreen, VA $108,966

Fort Mitchell, VA $111,216

Green Bay, VA $111,645

Hampden Sydney, VA $111,919

Kenbridge, VA $112,268

Keysville, VA $111,206

La Crosse, VA $111,920

Lunenburg, VA $111,417

Meherrin, VA $111,429

Nottoway, VA $112,807

Pamplin, VA $109,957

Phenix, VA $109,460

Prospect, VA $110,648

Randolph, VA $110,836

Red House, VA $109,140

Red Oak, VA $111,372

Rice, VA $112,407

Saxe, VA $111,131

Skipwith, VA $111,451

South Hill, VA $111,878

Victoria, VA $111,810

Wylliesburg, VA $111,273

Roanoke, VA $109,110

Wachapreague, VA $113,293

Wardtown, VA $113,073

Wattsville, VA $113,399

Willis Wharf, VA $113,260

Windsor, VA $112,295

Withams, VA $113,310

Norfolk, VA $111,719

Newport News, VA $111,969

Fort Eustis, VA $112,013

Hampton, VA $112,038

Fort Monroe, VA $111,976

Poquoson, VA $112,001

Yorktown, VA $112,133

Lackey, VA $112,178

Seaford, VA $112,043

Portsmouth, VA $111,750

Fort Lee, VA $115,554

Petersburg, VA $115,554

Virginia State University, VA $115,554

Alberta, VA $113,271

Ammon, VA $114,788

Blackstone, VA $113,817

Boykins, VA $112,197

Branchville, VA $111,931

Capron, VA $112,750

Round Hill, VA $121,144

Catharpin, VA $125,683

Delaplane, VA $119,877

Ashburn, VA $126,204

Chantilly, VA $127,532

Gainesville, VA $124,660

Hamilton, VA $122,777

Lincoln, VA $122,657

Sterling, VA $127,739

Haymarket, VA $124,541

Herndon, VA $128,210

Leesburg, VA $124,221

Lovettsville, VA $121,468

Nokesville, VA $124,814

Upperville, VA $120,274

Warrenton, VA $120,711

Reston, VA $128,947

Waterford, VA $122,575

The Plains, VA $122,920

Doswell, VA $115,529

Dutton, VA $113,059

Fork Union, VA $113,078

Foster, VA $112,694

Glen Allen, VA $115,790

Gloucester, VA $112,938

Gloucester Point, VA $112,255

Goochland, VA $114,526

Grimstead, VA $112,978

Gum Spring, VA $114,526

Gwynn, VA $112,976

Hadensville, VA $114,347

Hallieford, VA $112,943

Hanover, VA $115,551

Hardyville, VA $113,279

Hartfield, VA $113,318

Hayes, VA $112,326

Henrico, VA $115,875

Hudgins, VA $112,889

Jamaica, VA $114,300

Jamestown, VA $112,583

Jetersville, VA $113,064

Kents Store, VA $113,331

King And Queen Court House, VA $114,472

King William, VA $115,065

Lanexa, VA $114,295

Lightfoot, VA $113,136

Little Plymouth, VA $114,328

Locust Hill, VA $113,658

Louisa, VA $114,507

Macon, VA $114,638

Maidens, VA $114,963

Manakin Sabot, VA $115,339

Mannboro, VA $114,589

Manquin, VA $115,401

Maryus, VA $112,270

Mascot, VA $113,992

Mathews, VA $112,761

Burgess, VA $114,715

Accomac, VA $113,204

Assawoman, VA $113,249

Atlantic, VA $113,402

Battery Park, VA $111,984

Belle Haven, VA $113,138

Birdsnest, VA $112,925

Bloxom, VA $113,378

Cape Charles, VA $112,770

Capeville, VA $112,793

Carrollton, VA $111,971

Carrsville, VA $112,482

Cheriton, VA $112,781

Chesapeake, VA $112,013

Chincoteague Island, VA $113,474

Wallops Island, VA $113,391

Craddockville, VA $113,156

Davis Wharf, VA $113,132

Eastville, VA $112,824

Exmore, VA $113,089

Franktown, VA $112,963

Greenbackville, VA $113,731

Greenbush, VA $113,406

Hacksneck, VA $113,092

Hallwood, VA $113,347

Harborton, VA $113,369

Horntown, VA $113,540

Oak Hall, VA $113,306

Isle Of Wight, VA $112,222

Jamesville, VA $113,028

Jenkins Bridge, VA $113,365

Keller, VA $113,229

Locustville, VA $113,224

Machipongo, VA $112,907

Mappsville, VA $113,322

Marionville, VA $112,906

Mears, VA $113,263

Melfa, VA $113,243

Modest Town, VA $113,536

Nassawadox, VA $113,024

Nelsonia, VA $113,544

New Church, VA $113,503

Onancock, VA $113,338

Onley, VA $113,213

Oyster, VA $112,807

Painter, VA $113,160

Parksley, VA $113,400

Pungoteague, VA $113,207

Quinby, VA $112,910

Rescue, VA $111,978

Sanford, VA $113,522

Saxis, VA $113,540

Seaview, VA $112,783

Smithfield, VA $112,100

Suffolk, VA $112,049

Tangier, VA $113,821

Tasley, VA $113,456

Temperanceville, VA $113,347

Townsend, VA $112,806

Virginia Beach, VA $113,505

Dulles, VA $128,983

Aldie, VA $124,912

Amissville, VA $118,834

Arcola, VA $126,163

Manassas, VA $126,371

Marshall, VA $120,577

Middleburg, VA $122,794

Catlett, VA $123,370

Centreville, VA $126,880

Clifton, VA $127,950

Orlean, VA $119,491

Paeonian Springs, VA $123,366

Paris, VA $119,491

Philomont, VA $122,431

Purcellville, VA $121,523

Bluemont, VA $119,897

Bristow, VA $125,390

Broad Run, VA $123,160

Calverton, VA $122,880

Casanova, VA $123,086

Rectortown, VA $120,429

Mechanicsville, VA $115,642

Midlothian, VA $115,467

Millers Tavern, VA $115,629

Mineral, VA $115,213

Moon, VA $112,810

Moseley, VA $115,082

New Canton, VA $112,589

New Kent, VA $115,009

New Point, VA $112,526

Newtown, VA $115,984

Norge, VA $113,303

North, VA $112,908

Oilville, VA $115,109

Onemo, VA $112,668

Ordinary, VA $112,423

Port Haywood, VA $112,509

Powhatan, VA $114,728

Providence Forge, VA $114,812

Quinton, VA $115,400

Rockville, VA $115,239

Ruthville, VA $114,575

Saint Stephens Church, VA $115,614

Saluda, VA $113,702

Sandston, VA $115,668

Sandy Hook, VA $114,503

Schley, VA $112,689

Severn, VA $112,330

Shacklefords, VA $113,762

State Farm, VA $115,018

Stevensville, VA $114,744

Studley, VA $115,634

Susan, VA $112,555

Toano, VA $113,658

Topping, VA $113,556

Trevilians, VA $114,435

Richmond, VA $115,906

Urbanna, VA $114,097

Wake, VA $113,385

Walkerton, VA $114,907

Ware Neck, VA $112,735

Water View, VA $114,073

West Point, VA $114,465

White Marsh, VA $112,548

Wicomico, VA $112,349

Williamsburg, VA $112,543

Woods Cross Roads, VA $112,951

Montpelier, VA $115,067

Oakton, VA $129,345

Occoquan, VA $128,392

Quantico, VA $124,124

Springfield, VA $130,495

Triangle, VA $125,022

Vienna, VA $130,494

Woodbridge, VA $127,464

Arlington, VA $131,151

Fort Myer, VA $131,154

Mattaponi, VA $114,039

Dhs, VA $131,153

Fort Valley, VA $113,386

Star Tannery, VA $112,277

Stephens City, VA $116,571

Stephenson, VA $116,648

Toms Brook, VA $113,323

White Post, VA $117,574

Woodstock, VA $112,387

Culpeper, VA $116,098

Aroda, VA $113,255

Banco, VA $113,639

Bealeton, VA $120,196

Boston, VA $115,791

Brandy Station, VA $118,134

Brightwood, VA $114,216

Castleton, VA $117,064

Elkwood, VA $117,979

Etlan, VA $113,953

Goldvein, VA $120,728

Graves Mill, VA $113,100

Haywood, VA $114,186

Hood, VA $112,388

Jeffersonton, VA $119,451

Leon, VA $114,699

Lignum, VA $117,297

Madison, VA $113,091

Midland, VA $121,393

Mitchells, VA $115,173

Oakpark, VA $113,808

Pratts, VA $113,078

Radiant, VA $113,497

Rapidan, VA $114,521

Remington, VA $119,241

Reva, VA $114,825

Richardsville, VA $118,276

Rixeyville, VA $117,970

Rochelle, VA $113,043

Somerville, VA $121,626

Sperryville, VA $114,713

Stevensburg, VA $117,532

Sumerduck, VA $119,273

Syria, VA $112,663

Viewtown, VA $118,048

Washington, VA $116,726

Wolftown, VA $112,396

Woodville, VA $115,846

Harrisonburg, VA $112,855

Basye, VA $111,953

Bergton, VA $111,608

Bridgewater, VA $112,644

Broadway, VA $112,296

Criders, VA $111,808

Dayton, VA $112,258

Edinburg, VA $112,144

Elkton, VA $112,482

Alexandria, VA $131,137

Fredericksburg, VA $118,821

Bowling Green, VA $116,515

Burr Hill, VA $116,529

Callao, VA $115,859

Caret, VA $117,240

Center Cross, VA $115,245

Champlain, VA $116,972

Coles Point, VA $117,411

Colonial Beach, VA $118,070

Corbin, VA $117,340

Dahlgren, VA $121,942

Dogue, VA $117,992

Dunnsville, VA $115,660

Edwardsville, VA $114,864

Farnham, VA $115,204

Garrisonville, VA $122,943

Hague, VA $116,561

Hartwood, VA $119,164

Haynesville, VA $116,465

Heathsville, VA $114,757

Hustle, VA $117,043

Irvington, VA $113,837

Jersey, VA $118,154

Kilmarnock, VA $113,934

King George, VA $119,997

Kinsale, VA $116,336

Ladysmith, VA $115,842

Lancaster, VA $114,213

Laneview, VA $114,490

Lively, VA $114,319

Locust Grove, VA $116,563

Loretto, VA $117,064

Lottsburg, VA $115,642

Merry Point, VA $114,034

Milford, VA $116,086

Mollusk, VA $114,074

Montross, VA $117,324

Morattico, VA $114,668

Mount Holly, VA $116,933

Ninde, VA $120,264

Nuttsville, VA $114,554

Oldhams, VA $116,242

Ophelia, VA $114,776

Partlow, VA $116,847

Port Royal, VA $117,034

Rappahannock Academy, VA $117,057

Reedville, VA $114,690

Rhoadesville, VA $115,463

Rollins Fork, VA $118,066

Fulks Run, VA $112,016

Hinton, VA $111,913

Keezletown, VA $112,458

Lacey Spring, VA $112,514

Linville, VA $112,456

Luray, VA $112,817

Mc Gaheysville, VA $112,588

Mount Crawford, VA $112,592

Mount Jackson, VA $112,224

Mount Solon, VA $112,239

New Market, VA $112,483

Orkney Springs, VA $111,982

Penn Laird, VA $112,638

Quicksburg, VA $112,336

Pleasant Valley, VA $112,577

Shenandoah, VA $112,521

Singers Glen, VA $112,449

Stanley, VA $112,531

Timberville, VA $112,502

Charlottesville, VA $112,704

Afton, VA $111,455

Arrington, VA $109,239

Barboursville, VA $113,142

Batesville, VA $112,436

Covesville, VA $111,465

Crozet, VA $112,489

Dyke, VA $112,433

Ruby, VA $122,356

Architectural Project Leader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architectural Project Leader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Architectural Project Leader positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architectural Project Leader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Architectural Project Leader

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$155,918	$75.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$143,924	$69.0	20%
Healthcare	$137,927	$66.0	15%
Business Services	$131,930	$63.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$125,934	$61.0	5%

Architectural Project Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Project Leader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$109,620

Average $119,937/year

$128,564

$9,135

Average $9,995/month

$10,714

$2,108

Average $2,306/week

$2,472

$53

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,564	$10,714	$2,472	$62
Average	$119,937	$9,995	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$109,620	$9,135	$2,108	$53

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