Game Designer Salary in Australia
AU$63,800
per year
per month
AU$5,320
per month
per year
Video Game Designer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Game Designer is AU$63,800 per year (AU$5,320 per month), which is AU$6,088 (-9%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Game Designer can expect an average starting salary of AU$38,900. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
A Game Designer can expect an average starting salary of AU$38,900. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
AU$38,900
Low
AU$63,800
Average salary
AU$120,000
High
AU$3,240
Low
AU$5,320
Average salary
AU$10,000
High
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Video Game Designer Salary Range
Among Game Designers, Junior Game Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Game Designers enjoy the highest salaries.
Video Game Designer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Game Designer | AU$82K/year | +29% |
| Junior Game Designer | AU$39K/year | -39% |
Game Designer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Game Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$38,900 per year. A mid career Game Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$61,400, while a Senior Game Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$82,300. Video Game Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$98,600 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Game Designer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +55% |
| Senior | ▲ +29% |
| Average Salary | AU$63,800/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -39% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
17%
17%
Male
83%
83%
Game Designer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Game Designer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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