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.
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

Video Game Designer Salary Range

Low
AU$38,900
Average salary
AU$63,800
Senior
AU$82,300
High
AU$120,000
Low
AU$3,240
Average salary
AU$5,320
Senior
AU$6,860
High
AU$10,000
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

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Game DesignerAU$82K/year
+29% 
Junior Game DesignerAU$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 SalaryAU$63,800/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -39%

Gender Breakdown

Female
17%
Male
83%

Game Designer - Jobs by Location

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Game Designer

How much does a Game Designer make in Australia?
A Game Designer in Australia earns an average of AU$63,800 gross per year, which is about AU$5,320 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Game Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Game Designer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Game Designer in Australia is around AU$38,900 gross per year. Junior Game Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Game Designer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Game Designer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$120,000 gross per year. Senior Game Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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