2025 Salary Report of Engineering and Architecture Firms

This document is a report detailing the updated Compensation Data Platform and the 2025 Salary Report of Engineering and Architecture Firms released by Zweig Group. The report presents findings from a comprehensive salary survey conducted among numerous industry individuals and firms, categorized into three regional collections: Northeast and South Atlantic, Central, and Mountain Pacific. Key findings indicate an overall average salary increase of approximately 5.9 percent across firms, with notable differences between engineering and architecture roles. Engineering roles experienced an average increase of 8.84 percent, while architecture roles saw a modest increase of only 1.05 percent. The report also highlights regional salary trends, with the Eastern region reporting the highest increase at 5.87 percent. Additionally, it examines the impact of firm growth on salary increases, noting that fast-growing firms saw an average salary increase of 8.2 percent compared to 4.9 percent for stable firms. The data serves as a benchmark for firm leaders and human resources directors in the AEC industry.