Home & Repair, California

Architect cost in Los Angeles, CA

This fee does not move much with local prices, so Los Angeles sits near the national figure of about 12% of the project cost.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

12%

of the project cost

On the low end
8%
On the high end
18%

This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Project type
  2. Permit drawings
  3. Revisions
  4. Site complexity
  5. Interior scope

Ways to pay less

  1. Bring a clear program
  2. Limit revision rounds
  3. Use a residential specialist
  4. Ask about hourly vs percent
  5. Reuse existing surveys

Architect in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Los Angeles, CA12%
8% to 18%
National typical12%
8% to 18%
Huntington Beach, CA12%
8% to 18%
Pasadena, CA12%
8% to 18%
Thousand Oaks, CA12%
8% to 18%
Seattle, WA12%
8% to 18%
Alexandria, VA12%
8% to 18%

Other Home & Repair costs in Los Angeles

Questions people ask

Architect in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Architect typically costs about 12% of the project cost, with most prices between 8% and 18%.

Why is Los Angeles the same as the national price?

Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.