Graphic Designer Salary in Australia

AU$62,733
per year
per hour
AU$31.11
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$3,142/year

Graphic Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Graphic Designer is AU$62,733 per year (AU$31.11 per hour), which is AU$7,155 (-10%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Graphic Designer can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,266. The highest salaries can exceed AU$72,918.
AU$48,266
Low
AU$62,733
Average salary
AU$72,918
High
AU$23.94
Low
AU$31.11
Average salary
AU$36.16
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$385
AU$39,200
AU$78,818
Base SalaryAU$48,266 - 72,918
BonusAU$385 - 5,900
Total CompensationAU$48,651 - 78,818
AU$23.94
AU$6.10
AU$36.16
Base SalaryAU$23.94 - 36.16
Total CompensationAU$23.94 - 36.16

Graphic Designer Salary Range

Low
AU$48,266
Average salary
AU$62,733
Senior
AU$69,763
High
AU$72,918
Low
AU$23.94
Average salary
AU$31.11
Senior
AU$34.60
High
AU$36.16
Among Graphic Designers, Assistant Graphic Designers or Junior Graphic Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Graphic Designers or highly skilled Digital Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

Graphic Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Graphic DesignerAU$70K/year
+11% 
Mid Weight Graphic DesignerAU$65K/year
+4% 
Freelance Graphic DesignerAU$65K/year
+3% 
Motion Graphic DesignerAU$64K/year
+2% 
Junior Graphic DesignerAU$51K/year
 -18%
Assistant Graphic DesignerAU$45K/year
 -29%

Graphic Designer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Graphic Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid career Graphic Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$64,000, while a Senior Graphic Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$69,000. Graphic Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$70,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Graphic Designer in Australia

Late Career▲ +12%
Senior▲ +10%
Mid Career▲ +2%
Average SalaryAU$62,733/year
Junior▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
55%
Male
45%

Graphic Designer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Graphic 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 Graphic Designer

How much does a Graphic Designer make in Australia?
A Graphic Designer in Australia earns an average of AU$62,733 gross per year, which is about AU$31.11 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Graphic Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Graphic Designer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Graphic Designer in Australia is around AU$48,266 gross per year. Assistant Graphic Designers or Junior Graphic Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Graphic Designer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Graphic Designer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$72,918 gross per year. Senior Graphic Designers or highly skilled Digital Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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