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UX Designer Salary in Australia

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. The Australia median is $174,187 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$174,187
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,504
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$174,187
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$83.74
varies by city

UX Designer salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$174,187
Canberra, ACT$174,187
Sunshine Coast, QLD$174,187
Wollongong, NSW$174,187
Hobart, TAS$174,187
Darwin, NT$174,187
Mackay, QLD$174,187
Sydney, NSW$128,385
Melbourne, VIC$128,385
Brisbane, QLD$115,893
Perth, WA$113,117
Adelaide, SA$101,320

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make in Australia?
The national median ux designer salary in Australia is about $251,000 per year ($20,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $146,000 to $251,000.
Which Australia city pays ux designers the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $251,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays ux designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $146,000 per year for a ux designer.
What is the typical salary range for a ux designer in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, ux designer pay commonly spans from about $94,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $355,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have ux designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes ux designer pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is ux designer in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +13% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.