Architect Salary in New Zealand

NZ$79,541
per year
per hour
NZ$38.24
per hour
per year

Architect - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for an Architect in New Zealand is NZ$79,541 per year (NZ$38.24 per hour), which is 29% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Architect salary range: NZ$55,942 to NZ$132,069 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$55,942
Low
NZ$79,541
Median salary
NZ$132,069
High
NZ$26.90
Low
NZ$38.24
Median salary
NZ$63.49
High

Architect Salary Range

Low
NZ$55,942
Median salary
NZ$79,541
Senior
NZ$93,100
High
NZ$132,069
Low
NZ$26.90
Median salary
NZ$38.24
Senior
NZ$44.76
High
NZ$63.49
Among Architects, Architectural Graduates tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Registered Architects or Senior Project Architects usually earn more.

Architect - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Architect with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$58,000 gross per year. A mid career Architect with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$77,000, while the average income for a Senior Architect with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$93,000. Architects with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$120,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of an Architect

Late Career▲ +51%
Senior▲ +17%
Average SalaryNZ$79,541/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Early Career▼ -27%

Gender Breakdown

Female
37%
Male
63%

Architect - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Architect job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Architect

How much does an Architect make in New Zealand?
An Architect in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$79,541 gross per year, which is about NZ$38.24 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Architect updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Architect in New Zealand?
The starting salary of an Architect in New Zealand is around NZ$55,942 gross per year. Architectural Graduates usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Architect in New Zealand?
The highest salary of an Architect in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$132,069 gross per year. Registered Architects or Senior Project Architects usually have the highest salaries.
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