Average Architectural Designer Salary in Bangladesh for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Architectural Designer salary for 2024 in Bangladesh and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Bangladeshi taka. To keep things simple, we are using the BDT currency code instead of the currency symbol ৳.

How Much Does an Architectural Designer Make in Bangladesh?

An Architectural Designer working in Bangladesh will typically earn around 369,300 BDT per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 172,200 BDT to the highest average salary of 589,400 BDT.

Average Annual Salary
369,300 BDT
Average Monthly Salary
30,775 BDT

Lowest Annual Salary
172,200 BDT
Lowest Monthly Salary
14,350 BDT

Highest Annual Salary
589,400 BDT
Highest Monthly Salary
49,116 BDT

These are average salaries for an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Architectural Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Architectural Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Architectural Designer Salaries in Bangladesh

So we've looked at the average salaries an Architectural Designer will earn in Bangladesh. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Architectural Designer can earn between 172,200 BDT and 589,400 BDT on average in Bangladesh. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh is 399,900 BDT. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 399,900 BDT, and 50% of the population earn more than 399,900 BDT.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Architectural Designer salary in Bangladesh, 25% of the population are earning less than 258,400 BDT while 75% of the population earn more than 258,400 BDT.

75% of the population earn less than 533,000 BDT, and 25% of the population earn more than 533,000 BDT.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Architectural Designer Salary by Experience Level in Bangladesh

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average architectural designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Architectural Designer in Bangladesh that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 191,600 BDT.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Architectural Designer salary would increase to 257,700 BDT.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Architectural Designer, the average salary would be 383,300 BDT.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 464,900 BDT.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Architectural Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 507,300 BDT.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Architectural Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 547,800 BDT.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
191,600 BDT
2-5 Years +34%
257,700 BDT
5-10 Years +48%
383,300 BDT
10-15 Years +22%
464,900 BDT
15-20 Years +9%
507,300 BDT
20+ Years +8%
547,800 BDT

Architectural Designer Salary by Education Level in Bangladesh

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Architectural Designer in Bangladesh with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 225,700 BDT.

  • Master's Degree. An Architectural Designer in Bangladesh with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 433,400 BDT.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
225,700 BDT
Master's Degree +93%
433,400 BDT

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Bangladesh is around 130,000 to 390,000 BDT and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Architectural Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Bangladesh, a male architectural designer will earn an average of 407,100 BDT, while a female architectural designer will earn around 335,100 BDT.

This means that a male architectural designer earns approximately 21% more than a female architectural designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Bangladesh

Male
407,100 BDT
Female -21%
335,100 BDT

Architectural Designer Average Pay Raise in Bangladesh

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh is around 8% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Bangladesh is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Bangladesh for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Bangladesh.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Architectural Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bangladesh

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Architectural Designer is a low bonus based job, with 42% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

58% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
42%
No Bonus
58%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Bangladesh earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
345,700 BDT
Private Sector -25%
277,400 BDT

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Architectural Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Architectural Designer in Bangladesh.

Job Title Category Salary
Architect Architecture 384,200 BDT
Architectural Drafter Architecture 159,100 BDT
Architectural Manager Architecture 548,500 BDT
Architectural Technician Architecture 208,600 BDT
Architectural Technologist Architecture 207,800 BDT
Architecture Consultant Architecture 552,400 BDT
Architecture Estimating Manager Architecture 451,000 BDT
Architecture Specifications Writer Architecture 148,300 BDT
Assistant Architectural Manager Architecture 548,800 BDT
CAD Drafter Architecture 159,100 BDT
CAD Manager Architecture 362,200 BDT
Design and Decoration Assistant Architecture 159,500 BDT
Design Manager Architecture 514,300 BDT
Drafter Architecture 151,800 BDT
Drafting Supervisor Architecture 283,700 BDT
Facilities and Project Manager Architecture 504,500 BDT
Facility Planner Architecture 283,400 BDT
Interior Architect Architecture 325,600 BDT
Interior Decorator Architecture 275,500 BDT
Interior Design Assistant Architecture 143,200 BDT
Interior Designer Architecture 312,400 BDT
Kitchen Designer Architecture 196,800 BDT
Landscape Architect Architecture 453,200 BDT
Landscape Artist Architecture 258,400 BDT
Landscaper Architecture 228,500 BDT
Mapping Technician Architecture 143,200 BDT
Mechanical Drafter Architecture 189,300 BDT
Photogrammetrist Architecture 161,600 BDT

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Bangladesh, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Barisal 354,000 BDT
Bogra 359,900 BDT
Chandpur 318,800 BDT
Chittagong 385,300 BDT
Coxs Bazar 327,800 BDT
Dhaka 406,300 BDT
Jamalpur 344,600 BDT
Jessore 351,900 BDT
Khulna 385,300 BDT
Rajshahi 384,200 BDT
St. Martin 335,100 BDT
Sylhet 357,300 BDT

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