Shaping 2025: Insights from Our U.S. Architecture Salary Survey to drive recruitment and retention success

As a recruitment business, it’s natural for our success to be measured by how often we place exceptional talent with our clients and how we interact with and support the candidate community in their quest for new opportunities. While those benchmarks are likely to remain key indicators across the recruitment industry for years to come, at Harper Harrison, we strive to add value in other ways for both clients and candidates.

 

Earlier this year, Sofie Ballantyne, Principal Consultant embarked on a labor-intensive journey to produce a salary survey tailored specifically to the U.S. Architecture market. As businesses plan for 2025—a year we anticipate will see a significant rise in the demand for talent—Sofie was passionate about creating a resource that helps clients truly understand the dynamics of the Architecture sector. This survey provides a valuable reference point for making informed decisions about recruitment strategies.

 

Beyond recruitment, we hope this survey and its accompanying report will help organizations improve retention and reduce attrition rates. With the rising costs of inflation and interest rates, many Americans have struggled simply to maintain their standard of living over the past 12–18 months. For many employees, compensation and base salary have never been more important. As a result, candidates are increasingly focused on securing competitive packages that recognize their hard work during these challenging times. 

 

While this is not the only salary survey available, its industry-specific focus and the input of over 300 professionals across the U.S. make it a critical reference point as businesses prepare for the year ahead. Organizations that take this seriously as they enter 2025 are likely to benefit from having a compelling value proposition to attract top talent. They will also be better positioned to retain existing staff and achieve their goals.

 

At Harper Harrison, we are deeply committed to helping businesses achieve success through recruitment, retention strategies, and more. For further context and insights into our 2025 predictions, feel free to reach out to myself or Sofie.

 

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