I'm finished up my AREs and wondering what the typical approach in the industry is for adjusting the compensation of newly-licensed architects. Any anecdotal evidence would be much appreciated!
Non Sequitur
Dec 19, 18 1:27 pm
Yes, 10K, but I discussed it months prior to obtaining my license so, there was no surprise from the office's principal.
If your tasks and responsibilities don't change following licensure, don't expect much in terms of a raise.
Everyday Architect
Dec 19, 18 2:08 pm
I got a $2k bonus upon licensure, but I also used it as leverage in negotiating a higher salary a little later. But that was mostly based on tasks and responsibilities rather than the piece of paper as Non Sequitur points out.
David Bruce Lee
Dec 19, 18 2:32 pm
from my experience. most firms (like 90%) do not offer a raise because an employee got licensed. and most firms (like 90%) do not give a bonus either.
at most, offices will reimburse employees for the cost of the exams (and only the ones you pass).
but this is based on firms in nyc only.
chigurh
Dec 19, 18 2:34 pm
same employee same performance - now new and improved!
Steeplechase
Dec 19, 18 2:49 pm
Policy where I work is promotion, raise and bonus.
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Dec 19, 18 3:12 pm
My friend works in a corporate firm in Chicago. Got licensed this year, the firm raised his hourly wage by $1. But I guess it's different depending on the firm you are working in.
senjohnblutarsky
Dec 19, 18 3:19 pm
I changed jobs. Got a raise, and a licensure bonus.
thisisnotmyname
Dec 19, 18 3:37 pm
It seemed to be a much bigger deal in the late '90's and early 2000's. A lot of people back then would take 8-10 years to get licensed, if they did it at all. As a result, the firms in my region were always somewhat short of licensed people and willing to reward the ones who got to the finish line. I think recent adjustments to the ARE and IDP are allowing people to get licensed faster and in bigger numbers, so now it's less of a big deal.
shellarchitect
Dec 19, 18 7:05 pm
My exp had been either no raise or pretty minor. I have also noticed that those with a license advance much faster than the others
archi_dude
Dec 19, 18 7:21 pm
No raise, no change in responsibilities. Still just another drafter. BUT construction firms and RD firms started responding to my resumes.
OneLostArchitect
Dec 19, 18 7:33 pm
Hahahahahahahaha.....
No.
thatsthat
Dec 19, 18 9:18 pm
No raise for being licensed, no bonus. I did get a raise but more because it was time. I did make sure to have a talk with my bosses to go over how/if expectations and responsibilities would change and how to navigate projects with managers who are unlicensed.
I'm finished up my AREs and wondering what the typical approach in the industry is for adjusting the compensation of newly-licensed architects. Any anecdotal evidence would be much appreciated!
Yes, 10K, but I discussed it months prior to obtaining my license so, there was no surprise from the office's principal.
If your tasks and responsibilities don't change following licensure, don't expect much in terms of a raise.
I got a $2k bonus upon licensure, but I also used it as leverage in negotiating a higher salary a little later. But that was mostly based on tasks and responsibilities rather than the piece of paper as Non Sequitur points out.
from my experience. most firms (like 90%) do not offer a raise because an employee got licensed. and most firms (like 90%) do not give a bonus either.
at most, offices will reimburse employees for the cost of the exams (and only the ones you pass).
but this is based on firms in nyc only.
same employee same performance - now new and improved!
Policy where I work is promotion, raise and bonus.
My friend works in a corporate firm in Chicago. Got licensed this year, the firm raised his hourly wage by $1. But I guess it's different depending on the firm you are working in.
I changed jobs. Got a raise, and a licensure bonus.
It seemed to be a much bigger deal in the late '90's and early 2000's. A lot of people back then would take 8-10 years to get licensed, if they did it at all. As a result, the firms in my region were always somewhat short of licensed people and willing to reward the ones who got to the finish line. I think recent adjustments to the ARE and IDP are allowing people to get licensed faster and in bigger numbers, so now it's less of a big deal.
My exp had been either no raise or pretty minor. I have also noticed that those with a license advance much faster than the others
No raise, no change in responsibilities. Still just another drafter. BUT construction firms and RD firms started responding to my resumes.
Hahahahahahahaha.....
No.
No raise for being licensed, no bonus. I did get a raise but more because it was time. I did make sure to have a talk with my bosses to go over how/if expectations and responsibilities would change and how to navigate projects with managers who are unlicensed.