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Graphic Designer Salary in Australia

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The Australia median is $102,708 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$102,708
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,536
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$102,708
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$49.38
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$102,708
Canberra, ACT$102,708
Sunshine Coast, QLD$102,708
Wollongong, NSW$102,708
Hobart, TAS$102,708
Darwin, NT$102,708
Mackay, QLD$102,708
Sydney, NSW$77,031
Melbourne, VIC$74,949
Perth, WA$68,148
Brisbane, QLD$66,760
Adelaide, SA$58,571

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in Australia?
The national median graphic designer salary in Australia is about $148,000 per year ($12,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $84,400 to $148,000.
Which Australia city pays graphic designers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $148,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $84,400 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about $49,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $209,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is graphic designer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.