What is the median salary for Architect in Wellington?

The median salary for Architect in Wellington is NZD 94,199 - NZD 112,827 per year.

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

The national average salary for Architect in New Zealand is NZD 11,667 - NZD 18,333, while in Wellington it is NZD 98,558 - NZD 113,288.

Which companies hire the most Architect professionals in Wellington?

Top companies hiring Architect in Wellington include Black Pen Recruitment, H2R, Xero.

Architect Salary in New Zealand

Architect Salary in Wellington

Based on 742 job listings - Wellington, New Zealand 2026

Average salary

$98,558 - $113,288

Median salary

$94,199 - $112,827

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$16K

25th percentile$20K

Median$94K

75th percentile$178K

90th percentile$190K

50% of professionals earn between $19,583 - $177,533 NZD

The median salary is $94,199

Compare with national average

Wellington

Average salary

98,558 - 113,288

Median salary

94,199 - 112,827

742 job openings

New Zealand

Average salary

11,667 - 18,333

Median salary

11,667 - 18,333

4,748 job openings

Other cities

Auckland2,390 job openings

Christchurch391 job openings

Workfromhome103 job openings

Hamilton95 job openings

Waikato88 job openings

Queenstown59 job openings

Otago46 job openings

Tauranga43 job openings

Dunedin41 job openings

Nelson33 job openings

Bay Of Plenty30 job openings

Wellington Central29 job openings

Canterbury20 job openings

Top companies hiring

Black Pen Recruitment1

H2R1

Xero1

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742 job openings in Wellington

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The average salary for a Architect in Wellington, New Zealand is NZD 98,558 - NZD 113,288 per year in 2026, based on 742 job listings.

Leading employers for Architect roles in New Zealand include Black Pen Recruitment, H2R, Xero.

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