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Architect: United States vs France

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States pays 52% more

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United States

USD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$83,700

per year

Local Currency (USD)

$83,700

per year

PPP Adjusted

$74,872

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

14,710

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 0%

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France

EUR

Estimated Salary (USD)

$55,124

per year

Local Currency (EUR)

€50,714

per year

PPP Adjusted

$93,627

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

9,234

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 38%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$83.7K
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
$55.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$74.9K
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
$93.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
14,710
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
9,234

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Architects in United States earn 52% more than in France (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), France actually leads by 25%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Architects more: United States or France?β–Ύ

United States pays Architects an estimated $83,700 USD per year, which is 52% more than France's estimated $55,124 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Architect in United States vs France?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $74,872 USD in United States and $93,627 USD in France. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Architects?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Architect in United States can buy about 14,710 Big Macs per year, while in France it's about 9,234 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index