Why architects don't get paid much

Why architects don't get paid much
Dezeen Weekly 6 November 2026

Architects the world over feel they're getting a rough deal on remuneration. Are they right to be annoyed? And how can the profession make more money from its work? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now.

In this episode, Jennifer Hahn is joined by Nat Barker and Tom Ravenscroft to muse on the results of this year's Pay 100 survey.

They talk about why architects are so unhappy about the money they earn, and explore some of the root causes of the problem.

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