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Architect salary in Australia

How much does an Architect make in Australia?

Average base salary

$95,621

The average salary for a architect is $95,621 per year in Australia. 169 salaries reported, updated at 19 October 2026

Architect job openings in Australia

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Architect
AI Talent
Nedlands WA
$70,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
 
$190,750per year
KPMG
 
$190,000per year
Landgate
 
$167,299per year
Telstra
 
$152,500per year
Datacom Connect
 
$150,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Architects

  1. Canberra ACT
    $149,668 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $118,561 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $101,415 per year
  4. Alexandria NSW
    $98,512 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $96,602 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Architect

The average salary for an Architect is $95,621 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 169 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Architect salaries typically range between a low of $69,122 and a high of $132,278 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Architect include Canberra ACT at $149,668 per year, Perth WA at $118,561 per year and Sydney NSW at $101,415 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Architect include DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd ($343,200 per year) and ANZ ($190,750 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Architect salary compares to related positions:

  • Architect II: Average $91,589 per year
  • Associate Architect: Average $137,301 per year
  • Chief Architect: Average $251,833 per year
  • Junior Architect: Average $85,985 per year
  • Lead Architect: Average $118,296 per year
  • Principal Architect: Average $197,849 per year

How much do similar professions as Architect get paid in Australia?

Architect II

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Average $91,589 per year