Principal Architect+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Associate Principal, Architecture go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · architecture
Where does a Associate Principal, Architecture go next?
8 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Higher-growth opportunity
Chief Planning Officer+36% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Planning. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Operations+43% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Chief Operating Officer+119% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 1% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Adjacent career
Principal, Interior Design-11% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Associate Principal, Architecture go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Planning-5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Associate Principal, Architecture go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Associate Principal, Architecture go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there