Architecture and Design
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Auckland Salaries
Architecture
| Job Title | $ Low | $ Medium | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad of Architecture (2-6 yrs) | $60,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | $80,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 |
| Senior Architect/Associate | $115,000 | $130,000 | $140,000 |
| Snr. Associate/Project Director | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
| Director/Principal | $160,000 | $180,000 | $220,000 |
| Technician (2-6 yrs) | $60,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
| Technician (6-10 yrs) | $80,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| BIM Modeller/Coordinator | $80,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| BIM Manager | $120,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 |
| Visualiser | $60,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | $90,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 |
Interior Design
| Job Title | $ Low | $ Medium | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Designer (2-6 yrs) | $60,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 |
| Snr. Interior Designer/Project Lead (6-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Associate | $110,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
| Design Director | $130,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 |
Urban Design & Landscape
| Job Title | $ Low | $ Medium | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Designer (2-6 yrs) | $70,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Urban Designer | $110,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
| Urban Design Director | $130,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
| Landscape Architect (2-6 yrs) | $70,000 | $85,000 | $100,000 |
| Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Landscape Architect | $110,000 | $120,000 | $145,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | $140,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 |
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