Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Earnings for architects in private practice range widely, depending on where and how they work. Salaries also vary depending on the size and location of the practice. Architectural firm earnings have traditionally been dependent on the local economic conditions but, with rapid globalization, this is becoming less of a factor for larger international firms. Architects working directly on the payroll of firms, governments and corporations usually earn a regular annual salary.