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2026 Salary Report of AEC Firms

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December 17, 2025
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What's Included

The 2026 Salary Report is the definitive resource for up-to-date compensation insights at engineering and architecture firms across the U.S. Compiled from data collected between January 2025 to December 2025, this report sets the industry standard for firm leaders and HR directors seeking to optimize their compensation strategies with reliable and accurate benchmarking. Trend data is included so you can see how salaries for every type of position has changed over the years.

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These reports are an industry standard for firm leaders and human resources directors looking to benchmark their staff's compensation.

Number of Participants
33,000+ compensation records and 330+ participating firms nationwide
Start Date
01.01.25
End Date
12.01.25
Age of Data
6 m 8 d
Industry
Architecture, Engineering, Planning, and Environmental Consulting
More about 2026 Salary Report of AEC Firms
Services/Disciplines Data
Technical Staff Data
Management and Administrative Data
Data is clearly broken out by state or region and firm size so you can make comparisons between your firm and others just like it. The following services/disciplines are included in the 2026 Salary Reports:
  • Architecture
  • Land planning
  • Landscape architecture
  • Interior design
  • Civil engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Construction management
Data on technical staff is broken into five levels:
  • Entry-Level
  • Project Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Department Head
  • Principals
Descriptions and average years of experience are included for all titles in the survey.
  • CEO
  • CFO
  • COO
  • Branch Managers
  • IT Managers
  • Marketing Directors & Managers
  • Administrative Staff