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AEC Compensation Benchmarks — 2026 Salary Survey

Crowdsourced from Buildtal community members. Ranges represent the 25th–75th percentile.

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Role / Discipline Experience Low (P25) Mid (P50) High (P75)
Project Manager 5–10 yrs $95K $118K $140K
Sr. Structural Engineer (PE) 8–15 yrs $105K $130K $155K
MEP Coordinator 4–8 yrs $80K $98K $118K
Superintendent 10+ yrs $90K $115K $140K
Estimator / Cost Engineer 5–12 yrs $82K $102K $125K
Architect (Licensed) 8–15 yrs $88K $110K $135K
BIM Coordinator / VDC Manager 4–10 yrs $78K $95K $115K
Construction Manager (CM) 10+ yrs $105K $135K $165K

Sample size: 1,240 responses. Data collected Jan–Jun 2026. Subject to editorial review. Contribute your data →

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