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Salary Guide

Architect Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,592 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$13,333 - $14,941
Median salary
$13,333 - $14,941
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$12K
Median$13K
75th percentile$15K
90th percentile$17K

50% of professionals earn between $12,404 - $14,941 NZD

The median salary is $13,333

Top cities

Auckland573 job openings
Wellington339 job openings
Queenstown127 job openings
Christchurch97 job openings
Wellington Central41 job openings
Palmerston North38 job openings
Hamilton23 job openings
Workfromhome21 job openings

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Architect

1,592 job openings

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The average salary for a Architect in New Zealand is NZD 13,333 - NZD 14,941 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 14,137 per year, based on 1,592 active job listings.

The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 573 job openings.

Explore 1,592 Architect job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.