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Get detailed salary insights for nearly every job role at engineering, architecture, and environmental firms. The data is segmented by firm size and regional office location(s) for precise benchmarking and comparisons. Each job title includes comprehensive information such as job descriptions, average years of experience, and breakdowns of base pay, bonus compensation, and bonus percentages.
The 2025 Salary Report is the definitive resource for up-to-date compensation insights at engineering and architecture firms across the U.S. Compiled from data collected between January 2024 to December 2024, this report sets the industry standard for firm leaders and HR directors seeking to optimize their compensation strategies with reliable and accurate benchmarking. Trend data is included so you can see how salaries for every type of position has changed over the years.
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