Architect Level I visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Architect Level I is $84,000. The middle half of filings fall between $82,000 and $86,000, and the top decile begins at $87,200. Classified under SOC 17-1011.00 (Architects, Except Landscape and Naval).
Median
$84,000
25th pct
$82,000
75th pct
$86,000
90th pct
$87,200
Filings
2
$80,000$88,000
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners, LLP | New York, NY | $88,000 | — | Sep 8, 2025 |
| AYON Studio Architecture . Preservation, P.C. | New York, NY | $80,000 | — | Jan 31, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.