Hks Architect salary
Based on 52 H-1B filings by HKS, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Project Architect, Architect Non Licensed
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,630 |
| 25th | $67,375 |
| 50th (median) | $75,500 |
| 75th | $85,450 |
| 90th | $100,212 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2022 | $68,682 | $58,365 | $75,046 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $65,359 | $78,600 | 18 |
| FY2024 | $76,432 | $67,525 | $86,800 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $72,800 | $68,000 | $85,000 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $80,000 | $65,520 | $86,800 | 13 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 16). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $68,250 | 24 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a architect make at Hks?
In H-1B filings, HKS, Inc.'s median base salary for Architect is $75,500; half of filings fall between $67,375 and $85,450. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Hks sponsor H-1B visas for architects?
Yes. HKS, Inc. filed 52 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-1011 (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval), so this page covers every job title Hks filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology