Director of Architecture Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Director of Architecture make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Architecture in Richmond, VA is $162,466. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,308 to $182,730, with most professionals earning between $123,955 and $201,180.

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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.

December 26, 2022

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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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142308

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162466

Average Total Cash Compensation

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145404

187877

166688

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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Director of Architecture ranges from $142,308 to $182,730 with the average base salary of $162,466. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,404 to $187,877 with the average total cash compensation of $166,688.

View Average Salary for Director of Architecture as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$162,466	$142,308 - $182,730
Bonus	$4,221	$3,096 - $5,147
Total Pay	$166,688	$145,404 - $187,877

* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,870 - $182,167	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,870 - $182,167	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,468 - $176,515	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,468 - $176,515	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,942 - $175,839	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,161 - $176,121	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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