UX Designer Salary in Australia (2026) — Average Pay by City

UX Designer in Australia: read the median against a +13% outlook

The Australia national median for a ux designer is $251,000 a year. Among 5 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $146,000 in Adelaide to $185,000 in Sydney (1.3×).

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. Common screening skills include Figma, User research, Prototyping, and Accessibility.

A modeled national band runs about $165,200–$355,900 around that midpoint. Skills lists and occupation assessments gate several of the best-paid covered roles. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +13% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Australian city.

Sydney sits -26% vs the national median; Adelaide sits -42%. Relocating inside Australia for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Australia shows about 2.9% CPI in 2025. A ux designer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.

How to use UX Designer pay data in Australia

Start with the national median ($251,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Australia hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $165,200 (10th) → $251,000 (median) → $355,900 (90th). Sydney’s observed median is $185,000, with a local band about $120,000–$286,000. If an offer is “at the Australia median” but the job is in Sydney, you may still be under local market.

UX Designer salary by city in Australia

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

City	Per year	Per month	vs. national
Sydney, NSW	$132,535	$11,033	-26%
Melbourne, VIC	$132,535	$11,033	-26%
Brisbane, QLD	$119,640	$9,958	-33%
Perth, WA	$116,774	$9,743	-35%
Adelaide, SA	$104,595	$8,740	-42%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make in Australia?

The national median is about $251,000 per year. Across 5 observed cities, pay ranges from about $146,000 to $185,000.

Which Australia city pays ux designers the most?

Sydney, NSW leads observed metros at about $185,000 per year (-26% vs national).

Which Australia city pays ux designers the least?

Among observed cities, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $146,000 per year.

How many Australia cities have ux designer salary data?

5 metros list observed ux designer percentiles in AUD on this site.

Is ux designer in demand in Australia?

Occupation-level employment is projected at about +13% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Australian industry mix.

UX Designer Salary in Australia