Architecture and interior design salaries
in Sydney
Explore the salary landscape within Sydney'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.
Salaries
The average salary for an Architect in Sydney is $97,425.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Sydney is $72,030.
Job titles with an * beside them typically have commission or bonus on top of the outlined base salary.
Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Grad of Architecture (1-3 yrs) | 60,625 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (3-6 yrs) | 65,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs) | 80,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
| Registered Architect (3-6 yrs) | 75,000 | 85,000 | 95,000 |
| Registered Architect (6-10 yrs) | 85,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| Senior Architect/Associate | 105,000 | 115,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Director/Snr Associate | 125,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| Director/Principal | 150,000 | 180,000 | 300,000+ |
| Technician (1-3 yrs) | 55,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Technician (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Technician (6-10 yrs) | 75,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
| BIM Modeller/Coordinator | 80,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
| BIM Manager | 120,000 | 140,000 | 180,000 |
| BIM Leader | 160,000 | 180,000 | 200,000 |
| Visualiser | 65,000 | 85,000 | 110,000 |
Interior Design
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Graduate Interior Designer | 45,000 | 48,000 | 50,000 |
| Junior Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) | 50,000 | 58,000 | 65,000 |
| Mid-weight Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 65,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 |
| Snr. Interior Designer/Project Lead (8-10 yrs) | 80,000 | 95,000 | 110,000 |
| Associate/Senior Associate | 120,000 | 125,000 | 130,000 |
| Design Director | 130,000 | 150,000 | 180,000 |
| Design Manager | 90,000 | 100,000 | 120,000 |
| Senior Design Manager | 120,000 | 140,000 | 150,000 |
| FF&E/Stylist | 65,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 |
Business Support
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
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| Receptionist | 55,000 | 60,000 | 65,000 |
| Office Administrator | 55,000 | 60,000 | 70,000 |
| Project Administrator | 65,000 | 70,000 | 85,000 |
| Document Controller | 80,000 | 90,000 | 120,000+ |
| Studio/Office Manager | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Practice Manager | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Personal Assistant/EA | 80,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
| Marketing Assist/Coord | 60,000 | 70,000 | 80,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Bid Coordinator | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000 |
| Bid Manager | 100,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Business Development Manager | 110,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| HR Manager | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Bookkeeper | 60,000 | 75,000 | 85,000 |
| Finance Manager | 80,000 | 100,000 | 130,000+ |
| IT Manager | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Project Coordinator | 75,000 | 85,000 | 95,000+ |
| Project Manager | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| General Manager | 110,000 | 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 |
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| Sales Support/Administrator | 60,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Showroom Consultant* | 60,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Showroom Manager* | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Sales Representative* | 80,000 | 90,000 | 100,000 |
| Business Development Manager* | 100,000 | 115,000 | 130,000 |
| State Sales Manager* | 120,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| 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 | 140,000 |
| Estimator | 70,000 | 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 |
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| Urban Designer (1-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Urban Designer (3-6 yrs) | 75,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Urban Designer (6-10 yrs) | 100,000 | 115,000 | 130,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Urban Designer | 120,000 | 140,000 | 160,000 |
| Urban Design Director | 150,000 | 180,000 | 200,000+ |
| Landscape Architect (1-3 yrs) | 58,000 | 65,000 | 70,000 |
| Landscape Architect (3-6 yrs) | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs) | 85,000 | 95,000 | 115,000 |
| Assoc/Snr Landscape Architect | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| Project Director | 115,000 | 125,000 | 150,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | 140,000 | 180,000 | 250,000+ |
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| Contract Administrator | 80,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
| Estimator | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000+ |
| Jnr/Assist Project Manager | 75,000 | 95,000 | 105,000+ |
| Project Manager | 120,000 | 150,000 | 190,000+ |
| Construction Manager | 140,000 | 160,000 | 200,000+ |
Graphic, Wayfinding, Industrial Design
| Job title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | 60,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 80,000 | 90,000 | 110,000+ |
| Creative Director | 100,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Wayfinding Designer | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Senior Wayfinding Designer | 90,000 | 110,000 | 120,000+ |
| Design Manager | 90,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
| Industrial Designer | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000+ |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 80,000 | 100,000 | 120,000+ |
Architecture and design jobs in Sydney
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance
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| 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 |
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Financial Benefits
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| Superannuation contribution | Statutory | Statutory+ 1-2% | Statutory+ 3% |
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