Architect Salary in New Zealand
Architect Salary in Wellington
Based on 318 job listings - Wellington, New Zealand 2026
Average salary
$122,708 - $138,333
Median salary
$160,000 - $180,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$11K
25th percentile$85K
Median$160K
75th percentile$160K
90th percentile$160K
50% of professionals earn between $85,417 - $160,000 NZD
The median salary is $160,000
Compare with national average
Wellington
Average salary
122,708 - 138,333
Median salary
160,000 - 180,000
318 job openings
New Zealand
Average salary
13,333 - 14,941
Median salary
13,333 - 14,941
1,592 job openings
Other cities
Auckland573 job openings
Queenstown127 job openings
Christchurch97 job openings
Wellington Central41 job openings
Palmerston North38 job openings
Hamilton23 job openings
Workfromhome21 job openings
The average salary for a Architect in Wellington, New Zealand is NZD 122,708 - NZD 138,333 per year in 2026, based on 318 job listings.
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