Architecture and interior design salaries in Melbourne

Explore the salary landscape within Melbourne's architecture and interior design industry.

Uncover the range of benefits companies are offering in 2024, including what separates a standard benefits package from an outstanding one.

Architecture and interior design salaries in Melbourne

Market snapshot: Melbourne 2024

Demand for talent with multi-residential, commercial, health and education project experience is high. The market has seen an increase in social housing and build-to-rent projects to address the housing crisis. Part time roles are being offered, especially by high-end residential firms that need extra assistance but are reluctant to commit to providing a fulltime workload and salary.

Health and education sectors are strong, with an anticipated growth of tertiary education projects. In interiors, there has been an increase in workplace projects as people return to the office, especially in workplace design-and-construct companies who are responding to the shifts in the commercial fit-out market.

  • There is an increase in combined architecture and interiors roles.
  • Candidates with Revit skills and experience continue to be in demand.
  • Salaries have re-calibrated and rapid salary rises have plateaued.
  • Candidates continue to request hybrid working arrangements in the negotiation process, particularly mid to senior (but not leadership) level, while firms are pushing for a return to the office.
  • Working holiday visas across certain countries have upped their age limit to 35 years old, which is resulting in more overseas candidates, available for shorter term contracts.
  • We anticipate the impact of the reciprocal recognition of architectural registration between the UK and Australia will become apparent in the next 12 months.
  • In business support, bids and submission coordinators continue to be highly sought after.
  • Internal marketing and communications teams are expanding.

Salaries

Job titles with an * beside them typically have commission or bonus on top of the outlined base salary.

Architecture

Job title$ Low$ Average$ High
Grad of Architecture (1-3 yrs) 60,625 65,000 70,000
Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs) 70,000 75,000 80,000
Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) 80,000 90,000 95,000
Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) 75,000 80,000 85,000
Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) 85,000 95,000 100,000
Senior Architect 95,000 105,000 115,000
Associate 105,000 115,000 130,000
Snr Associate/Project Director 115,000 130,000 160,000
Director/Principal 140,000 175,000 250,000+
Technician (1-3 yrs) 60,000 65,000 70,000
Technician (3-6 yrs) 70,000 75,000 85,000
Technician (6-10 yrs) 80,000 90,000 100,000
BIM Modeller/Coordinator 80,000 95,000 105,000
BIM Manager 100,000 110,000 130,000
Visualiser 65,000 85,000 95,000

Interior Design

Job title$ Low$ Average$ High
Graduate Interior Designer 52,000 55,000 60,000
Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) 60,000 65,000 70,000
Interior Designer (3-6 yrs) 70,000 77,000 85,000
Interior Designer (6-10 yrs) 80,000 90,000 110,000
Associate 110,000 120,000 130,000
Design Director 130,000 165,000 200,000
Stylist/Decorator 60,000 75,000 90,000
Retail Design Manager 80,000 110,000 150,000
Workspace Strategist 120,000 160,000 200,000

Business Support

Job title$ Low$ Average$ High
Receptionist 55,000 60,000 65,000
Office Administrator 60,000 65,000 70,000
Project Administrator 60,000 85,000 100,000+
Document Controller 80,000 100,000 120,000+
Studio Manager 80,000 100,000 120,000+
Practice Manager 100,000 120,000 140,000+
Personal/Executive Assistant 70,000 90,000 120,000+
Marketing Assist/Coord 60,000 70,000 80,000
Marketing Manager 90,000 100,000 120,000
Submission Coordinator 75,000 85,000 95,000
Bid Manager 90,000 100,000 120,000
Business Dev Manager 90,000 110,000 130,000+
HR Manager 90,000 115,000 140,000+
Bookkeeper 65,000 75,000 85,000
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 160,000 220,000 250,000+

Architectural & Interior Products

Job title$ Low$ Average$ High
Sales Support/Administrator 60,000 65,000 75,000
Showroom Consultant* 60,000 70,000 80,000
Showroom Manager* 75,000 85,000 100,000
Sales Representative* 80,000 95,000 110,000+
Business Development Manager* 90,000 110,000 130,000
State Sales Manager* 110,000 130,000 140,000
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 70,000 90,000 110,000
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 (1-3 yrs) 60,000 65,000 70,000
Urban Designer (3-6 yrs) 65,000 75,000 85,000
Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) 85,000 95,000 110,000
Assoc/Snr Urban Designer 100,000 110,000 140,000
Urban Design Director 140,000 180,000 220,000+
Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs) 60,000 65,000 70,000
Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs) 70,000 75,000 85,000
Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) 85,000 90,000 100,000
Assoc/Snr Landscape Architect 100,000 110,000 130,000
Landscape Architect Director 120,000 150,000 200,000

Building & Construction

Job title$ Low$ Average$ High
Contract Administrator 80,000 120,000 160,000+
Estimator 70,000 110,000 180,000+
Project Planner 80,000 130,000 160,000+
Assistant Project Manager 80,000 90,000 110,000
Project Manager 120,000 150,000 190,000+
Construction Manager 140,000 160,000 200,000+
Design Coordinator 90,000 110,000 120,000
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 100000+
Creative Director 90,000 110,000 120,000+
UX/UI Designer 80,000 90,000 110,000+
Wayfinding Designer 75,000 80,000 90,000
Senior Wayfinding Designer 80,000 90,000 110,000+
Industrial Designer 70,000 80,000 90,000
Senior Industrial Designer 80,000 100,000 120,000+

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2024 A&D Salary Guide

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Optional flu vaccine
Wellness activities
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career Development

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
Mentoring programme
Performance reviews
Career progression opportunities
In-house training, workshops, talks etc.
Professional exams reimbursement + PTO

Work-Life Balance

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
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

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
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

BenefitStandardEnhancedOutstanding
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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2024 A&D Salary Guide

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