Data Architect

Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$182,500
90th Percentile
$184,500
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3.7×
This role pays 3.7 times the minimum wage
+266%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.9×
This role pays 2.9 times the living wage
+193%
National Wage Percentile
$182,500
median salary for this role
Top 3.9%
This role's median is higher than 96.1% of all NZ wage/salary earners
110,370 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Data Architect pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Data Architect in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Data Architect in New Zealand is $182,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $180,500 (10th percentile) to $184,500 (90th percentile).

How does Data Architect pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $182,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Data Architect earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $185,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Remote / Hybrid WFH 100%
    • Flexible Working Hours 100%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Lead (10+ Yrs)
$185,000

All Submissions (2)

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$185,000
Auckland 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026
$180,000
Wellington 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$185,000 $185,000 $185,000
Wellington
$180,000 $180,000 $180,000