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Architect salary in Australia

How much does an Architect make in Australia?

Average base salary

$91,455

The average salary for a architect is $91,455 per year in Australia. 169 salaries reported, updated at 15 June 2026

Architect job openings in Australia

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Experienced Architect – Sydney
dp Design Studio Pty. Ltd.
Parramatta NSW
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
Full-time
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Architect in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$343,200per year
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ANZ
 
$204,750per year
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KPMG
 
$190,000per year
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NTT DATA
 
$179,833per year
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Telstra
 
$171,667per year
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Datacom Connect
 
$150,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Architects

  1. Canberra ACT
    $145,809 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $116,436 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $100,302 per year
  4. Alexandria NSW
    $98,512 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $90,580 per year

Where can an Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Architect get paid in Australia?

Architect II

Job openings
Average $84,604 per year

Associate Architect

Job openings
Average $136,530 per year

Chief Architect

Job openings
Average $251,833 per year

Junior Architect

Job openings
Average $84,560 per year

Lead Architect

Job openings
Average $131,140 per year

Principal Architect

Job openings
Average $204,584 per year