Principal Architect
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $15,263 to $17,336 | $183,156 to $208,032 |
Representation
Professional Engineers in California Government represents Bargaining Unit M09.
Where these jobs are
7 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of General Services | 5 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 1 |
| Military Department (California National Guard) | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers across all California employers was $210,280 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $183,156 to $208,032 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)