Architecture and interior design salaries
in Melbourne - 2026
The average salary for an Architect in Melbourne is $104,000.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Melbourne is $90,000.
Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.
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Architecture
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad of Architecture (0-3 yrs) | 65,099 | 70,000 | 75,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs) | 75,263 | 80,000 | 85,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | 85,000 | 90,000 | 95,000 |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | 75,263 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | 85,000 | 100,000 | 110,000 |
| Senior Architect | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| Associate | 120,000 | 130,000 | 140,000 |
| Snr Associate | 130,000 | 140,000 | 150,000 |
| Associate Director / Associate Principal | 140,000 | 150,000 | 160,000 |
| Director/Principal | 160,000 | 180,000 | 220,000 |
| Technician (0-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Technician (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Senior Technician (6-10+ yrs) | 80,000 | 90,000 | 105,000 |
| BIM Modeller/Coordinator | 80,000 | 95,000 | 105,000 |
| BIM Manager | 110,000 | 130,000 | 150,000 |
| Visualiser | 75,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Design Manager | 110,000 | 130,000 | 150,000 |
Interior Design
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Interior Designer | 52,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Interior Designer (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 75,000 | 80,000 |
| Interior Designer (6-10 yrs) | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Associate | 110,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| Design Director Senior Associate | 130,000 | 145,000 | 160,000 |
| Stylist/Decorator | 60,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
| Retail Design Manager | 100,000 | 130,000 | 160,000 |
| Workspace Strategist | 120,000 | 160,000 | 200,000 |
Business Support
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist | 55,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Office Administrator | 55,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Project Administrator | 80,000 | 85,000 | 100,000+ |
| Document Controller | 90,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
| Contract Administrator | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Contract Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 150,000+ |
| Studio Manager | 80,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
| Practice Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 140,000+ |
| Personal/Executive Assistant | 85,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Marketing Coordinator | 80,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 150,000+ |
| Bid / Submissions Coordinator | 90,000 | 100,000 | 140,000 |
| Bid / Submissions Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| Business Development Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| HR Manager | 100,000 | 120,000 | 140,000+ |
| Bookkeeper | 80,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
| Finance Manager | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| IT Manager | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| General Manager | 120,000 | 160,000 | 200,000+ |
| Commercial Manager | 115,000 | 150,000 | 200,000+ |
| CFO | 150,000 | 190,000 | 230,000+ |
| COO | 160,000 | 220,000 | 230,000+ |
Architectural & Interior Products
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Support/Administrator | 65,000 | 70,000 | 75,000 |
| Showroom Consultant* | 70,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Showroom Manager* | 80,000 | 90,000 | 100,000 |
| Account Manager | 85,000 | 95,000 | 105,000 |
| Sales Representative* | 85,000 | 95,000 | 110,000+ |
| Business Development Manager* | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| State Sales Manager* | 120,000 | 135,000 | 150,000 |
| National Sales Manager* | 130,000 | 160,000 | 180,000 |
| General Manager | 150,000 | 180,000 | 220,000 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 90,000 | 120,000 | 150,000 |
| Operations Manager | 80,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Coordinator | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Project Manager | 90,000 | 120,000 | 130,000 |
| Estimator | 75,000 | 90,000 | 120,000 |
| Installer | 65,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Logistics Manager | 70,000 | 90,000 | 120,000 |
| Warehouse Manager | 75,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Product Designer | 80,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
Urban Design & Landscape
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Designer (0-3 yrs) | 62,898 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Urban Designer (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | 90,000 | 100,000 | 110,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Urban Designer | 110,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| Urban Design Director | 150,000 | 180,000 | 220,000+ |
| Landscape Architect (0-3 yrs) | 62,898 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) | 85,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Landscape Architect | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | 130,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 |
Building & Construction
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Administrator | 80,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Estimator | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Project Planner | 90,000 | 130,000 | 160,000+ |
| Assistant Project Manager | 80,000 | 90,000 | 105,000+ |
| Project Manager | 120,000 | 150,000 | 190,000+ |
| Construction Manager | 140,000 | 160,000 | 200,000+ |
| Design Coordinator | 90,000 | 105,000 | 115,000 |
| Design Manager | 115,000 | 150,000 | 180,000 |
Graphic, Wayfinding, Industrial Design
| Job Title | Low $ | Average $ | High $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | 60,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 80,000 | 90,000 | 100,000+ |
| Creative Director | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| UX/UI Designer | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000+ |
| Wayfinding Designer | 80,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 |
| Senior Wayfinding Designer | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Industrial Designer | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
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Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
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| Optional flu vaccine |  | | |
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| Employee assistance program (EAP) | | |
Career Development
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| Mentoring programme | | | |
| Performance reviews | | | |
| Career progression opportunities | | | |
| In-house training, workshops, talks etc. | | | |
| Professional exams reimbursement | | + PTO |
Work-Life Balance
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced parental leave* | + 12 months unpaid | + 8 primary/2 wks secondary | + super+ 16 wks primary/4 wks secondary |
| Annual leave | 20 days | 25 days | 25+ days |
| Hybrid working | 1 day p/w | 2 days p/w | 3 days p/w |
| Flexible working hours | | | |
| Day off on your birthday | | | |
| Sabbatical plans | | |
Workplace Perks
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
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| Social work environment | | | |
| Food supplied in-house | | | |
| Professional & social events | | | |
| Travel opportunities | | | |
| Phone/laptop provided | | | |
| Charity fundraisers/volunteer days | | | |
| Pet-friendly office | | | |
| Parking | | ||
| Free/discounted products | | ||
| End of trip facilities (eg: fresh towels) | |
Financial Benefits
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superannuation contribution | Statutory | Statutory+ 1-2% | Statutory+ 3% |
| Long service rewards | | | |
| Referral bonus | | | |
| Annual bonus | | ||
| Travelcard/bike loans | | ||
| Company car/car allowance | | ||
| Employee-owned business | |
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