Architects may belong to professional associations such as The American Institute of Architects. Wages vary with training, experience, and location. Earnings vary with the architect's experience and responsibility level. They also differ depending on whether she or he is a manager, principal, or partner in the firm. Earnings also vary with the size of the company.
Most employers offer paid vacation and sick leave.
They also provide medical and life insurance plans to their employees. Architects who are partners in well-established architecture firms generally earn much more than salaried employees. However, partners' incomes may vary as business conditions change. Some architects may have difficulty setting up their own practices. They may go through a period when their expenses are greater than their income.