Home & Repair, California
Architect cost in San Francisco, CA
This fee does not move much with local prices, so San Francisco sits near the national figure of about 12% of the project cost.
Typical cost
Typical in San Francisco
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
- Project type
- Permit drawings
- Revisions
- Site complexity
- Interior scope
Ways to pay less
- Bring a clear program
- Limit revision rounds
- Use a residential specialist
- Ask about hourly vs percent
- Reuse existing surveys
Architect in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| National typical | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| San Jose, CA | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| New York, NY | 12% | 8% to 18% |
| Honolulu, HI | 12% | 8% to 18% |
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Questions people ask
Architect in San Francisco: what does it cost?
In San Francisco, CA, Architect typically costs about 12% of the project cost, with most prices between 8% and 18%.
Why is San Francisco 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.