The 2026 Architecture Fee Report Survey
  • Welcome to the Architecture Fee Report survey!

    Over 500 small architecture firms have already filled out this survey.
  • This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. 

    Your participation will provide valuable data that will not only help you as a firm owner, but will revolutionize the industry standards. As a thank you for your participation, you'll receive the final 2025 Architecture Fee Report for FREE when it's released (as well immediate access to our first edition 2022 Report upon completion).
  • (REMINDER: all survey responses are held strictly confidential - data will be shared in aggregate only. )

  • FIRM DATA

  • Where does the majority of your firm's revenue come from?*
  • How would you primarily characterize the work your firm does?*
  • Are you a firm Owner/Partner or Employee?*
  • What is the size of your firm?*
  • DEMOGRAPHICS

  • What demographic do you primarily serve?*
  • FEE DATA

    For your security, all data is confidential.
  • How did you determine your fees for Commercial/Retail Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Cultural/Institutional Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Educational Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Healthcare Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Historic/Adaptive Reuse Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Hospitality Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Industrial Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Interiors Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Landscape Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Multi-Family Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Public/Civic Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Religious Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Residential Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for Sports Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • How did you determine your fees for TI Buildout Projects? (Select the 1-2 factors that were MOST influential in your decision.)
  • BILLABLE RATES

    Only fill in those that apply, estimate if needed. For your security, all data is confidential.
  • SALARY (OR SALARY EQUIVALENT)

    Only fill in those that apply, estimate if needed. For your security, all data is confidential.
  • FIRM FINANCIALS

    Reminder: for your security + privacy, all data is confidential.
  • What was your firm's profit margin last year? (estimate if needed)*
  • Does your firm offer a benefits package to employees? (Insurance, Retirement, etc.)*
  • FINAL QUESTIONS

  • Should be Empty: