Whether you're hiring top talent or planning your next career move, our salary insights help employers benchmark remuneration and give job seekers a clear understanding of their market value.
SYDNEY ARCHITECTURAL SALARIES - 2026/2027
Graduate of Architecture - 0 to 1 years: $68,191 – $75,000
Graduate of Architecture - 1 to 3 years: $71,797 – $95,000
Graduate of Architecture - 3 to 6 years: $81,000 – $105,000
Registered Architect - 6 to 10 years: $93,000 – $130,000
Project Architect - 8 years +: $105,000 – $140,000
Senior Architect - 12 years +: $118,000 – $148,000
Associate Level Architect: $128,000– $165,000
Senior Associate Level Architect: $140,000 – $175,000
Director Level Architect: $170,000 – $240,000
This information is provided as a helpful guide, there will be of course be people that fall outside of these parameters, depending on their skills and experience. The above figures have been adjusted to reflect the Architects Award (MA000079) as ay 1 July 2026.
All figures provided are exclusive of superannuation.
SYDNEY INTERIOR DESIGN SALARIES - 2026/2027
Junior Interior Designer - 0 to 1 years: $56,000– $75,000
Interior Designer - 1 to 3 years: $70,000 – $88,000
Mid-Level Interior Designer - 3 to 5 years: $78,000 - $95,000
Mid/Snr Level Interior Design - 5-8 years: $82,000 - $100,000
Senior Interior Designer - 8 to 10 years: $95,000 - $125,000
Associate Interior Designer - 10 years plus: $115,000 - $135,000
Senior Associate Interior Designer: $125,000 to $155,000
Director Level Interior Designer: $150,000 to $200,000
This information is provided as a helpful guide, there will be of course be people that fall outside of these parameters, depending on their skills and experience. Please note that Interior Design salaries fall withing the Miscellaneous Award.
All figures provided are exclusive of superannuation.
If you would like to discuss Architectural or Interior Design salaries in Sydney in more detail feel free to call Jamie Keay on 0416 877 237.