Architecture and Design
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Christchurch Salaries
Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad of Architecture (2-6 yrs) | $56,000 | $70,000 | $79,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | $79,000 | $88,000 | $102,000 |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | $74,000 | $84,000 | $93,000 |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | $84,000 | $102,000 | $121,000 |
| Senior Architect/Associate | $107,000 | $121,000 | $130,000 |
| Snr. Associate/Project Director | $130,000 | $149,000 | $167,000 |
| Director/Principal | $149,000 | $167,000 | $205,000 |
| Technician (2-6 yrs) | $56,000 | $70,000 | $79,000 |
| Technician (6-10 yrs) | $74,000 | $93,000 | $112,000 |
| BIM Modeller/Coordinator | $74,000 | $93,000 | $112,000 |
| BIM Manager | $112,000 | $126,000 | $140,000 |
| Visualiser | $56,000 | $74,000 | $84,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | $84,000 | $93,000 | $102,000 |
Interior Design
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Designer (2-6 yrs) | $56,000 | $74,000 | $84,000 |
| Snr. Interior Designer/Project Lead (6-10 yrs) | $84,000 | $102,000 | $112,000 |
| Associate | $102,000 | $112,000 | $130,000 |
| Design Director | $121,000 | $149,000 | $186,000 |
Urban Design & Landscape Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Designer (2-6 yrs) | $65,000 | $79,000 | $93,000 |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | $79,000 | $102,000 | $112,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Urban Designer | $102,000 | $112,000 | $130,000 |
| Urban Design Director | $121,000 | $149,000 | $167,000 |
| Landscape Architect (2-6 yrs) | $65,000 | $79,000 | $93,000 |
| Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) | $79,000 | $93,000 | $112,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Landscape Architect | $102,000 | $112,000 | $135,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | $130,000 | $149,000 | $186,000 |
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