Pay as a trainee architect

What pay would I receive as a trainee architect?

On the payment of (trainee) architects, Article 12 of the Code of Professional Conduct and Practice states: “Depending on the title, the architect is remunerated in fees, stipends, salary or pay that afford him a means of existence and enable him to practice his profession with honour and integrity.”

Self-employed Status

As of 1 March 2023, the following indexed minimum hourly rates apply to trainee architects working in self-employment.

On commencement    14.16 euro
After 6 months  17.01 euro
After 12 months  19.86 euro
After 18 months  22.71 euro

These hourly rates are exclusive of VAT.

Salaried Status 

Trainee architects in salaried employment. i.e. having an employment contract, are paid in line with the joint committee for the liberal professions (PC 336).

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