What is the median salary for Architect in Melbourne?

The median salary for Architect in Melbourne is AUD 166,939 - AUD 180,000 per year.

How does the Architect salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Architect in Australia is AUD 65,000 - AUD 150,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 162,488 - AUD 186,758.

Architect Salary in Australia

Architect Salary in Melbourne

Based on 908 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$162,488 - $186,758

Median salary

$166,939 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$83K

25th percentile$106K

Median$167K

75th percentile$195K

90th percentile$261K

50% of professionals earn between $105,626 - $195,122 AUD

The median salary is $166,939

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

162,488 - 186,758

Median salary

166,939 - 180,000

908 job openings

Australia

Average salary

65,000 - 150,000

Median salary

95,000 - 150,000

14,013 job openings

Other cities

Sydney4,194 job openings

Brisbane1,457 job openings

Canberra1,189 job openings

Perth390 job openings

Port Phillip386 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney270 job openings

Adelaide262 job openings

Gold Coast City77 job openings

Haymarket61 job openings

North Sydney Council46 job openings

Gold Coast43 job openings

Sydney Cbd42 job openings

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The average salary for a Architect in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 162,488 - AUD 186,758 per year in 2026, based on 908 job listings.

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