Director of Architecture Salary in Newark, NJ

How much does a Director of Architecture make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Architecture in Newark, NJ is $188,442. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $165,052 to $211,934, with most professionals earning between $143,756 and $233,322.

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Collaborates with the Practice Executive and the Director of Architectural Engineering to support the Practice's market leaders in developing local and diversified market initiatives.

March 11, 2023

Lead, and oversee the project management lifecycle from conception through completion that includes assessing business requirements, scoping and planning projects and initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, tracking and reporting project status, managing deliverables, and assessing customer satisfaction.

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Demonstrated competency in project management in a cross-functional environment and experience in managing resources to meet goals on multiple projects.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Architecture in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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188442

Average Total Cash Compensation

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217887

193326

What is the average salary for Director of Architecture in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Architecture in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Director of Architecture ranges from $165,052 to $211,934 with the average base salary of $188,442. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $168,635 to $217,887 with the average total cash compensation of $193,326.

View Average Salary for Director of Architecture as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$188,442	$165,052 - $211,934
Bonus	$4,884	$3,583 - $5,953
Total Pay	$193,326	$168,635 - $217,887

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Architecture Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,344 - $212,309	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,344 - $212,309	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $168,411 - $216,247	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,344 - $212,309	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,344 - $212,309	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,344 - $212,309	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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About Newark, New Jersey Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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