Architect Salary in Australia

AU$91,423
per year
per week
AU$1,904
per week
per year

Architect - Average Salary

The average salary for an Architect is AU$91,423 per year (AU$1,904 per week), which is AU$21,535 (+31%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Architect can expect an average starting salary of AU$49,296. The highest salaries can exceed AU$141,577.
AU$49,296
Low
AU$91,423
Average salary
AU$141,577
High
AU$1,027
Low
AU$1,904
Average salary
AU$2,949
High

Architect Salary Range

Low
AU$49,296
Average salary
AU$91,423
Senior
AU$99,275
High
AU$141,577
Low
AU$1,027
Average salary
AU$1,904
Senior
AU$2,068
High
AU$2,949
Among Architects, Graduate Architects or non-registered Architects tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced, Registered Architects enjoy the highest salaries.

Architect - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Architecture Studio DirectorAU$125K/year
+37% 
Associate ArchitectAU$102K/year
+11% 
REVIT ArchitectAU$88K/year
 -4%
Graduate ArchitectAU$57K/year
 -38%

Architect - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Architect with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$56,000 per year. A mid career Architect with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$84,000, while a Senior Architect with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$98,000. Architects with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$120,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Architect in Australia

Late Career▲ +31%
Senior▲ +7%
Average SalaryAU$91,423/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Junior▼ -39%

Gender Breakdown

Female
31%
Male
69%

Architect - Jobs by Location

Architect - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Architect job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Architect

How much does an Architect make in Australia?
An Architect in Australia earns an average of AU$91,423 gross per year, which is about AU$1,904 gross per week. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Architect updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Architect in Australia?
The starting salary of an Architect in Australia is around AU$49,296 gross per year. Graduate Architects or non-registered Architects usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Architect in Australia?
The highest salary of an Architect in Australia can reach and exceed AU$141,577 gross per year. Registered Architects usually have the highest salaries.
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