Interior Designer Salary in Australia

AU$72,833
per year
per hour
AU$36.85
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$4,760/year

Interior Designer - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for an Interior Designer is AU$72,833 per year (AU$36.85 per hour), which is AU$2,945 (+4%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Interior Designer can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,470. The highest salaries can exceed AU$128,440.
AU$42,470
Low
AU$72,833
Average salary
AU$128,440
High
AU$21.49
Low
AU$36.85
Average salary
AU$65
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$520
AU$68,500
AU$137,440
Base SalaryAU$42,470 - 128,440
BonusAU$520 - 9,000
Total CompensationAU$42,990 - 137,440
AU$21.49
AU$21.80
AU$65
Base SalaryAU$21.49 - 65.00
Total CompensationAU$21.49 - 65.00

Interior Designer Salary Range

Low
AU$42,470
Average salary
AU$72,833
Senior
AU$87,042
High
AU$128,440
Low
AU$21.49
Average salary
AU$36.85
Senior
AU$44.04
High
AU$65
Junior Interior Designers starting their career after graduation or Residential Interior Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Interior Designers or Commercial Interior Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

Interior Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Interior DesignerAU$87K/year
+20% 
Commercial Interior DesignerAU$78K/year
+7% 
Junior Interior DesignerAU$43K/year
 -41%

Interior Designer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Interior Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$45,060 per year. A mid career Interior Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$70,720, while a Senior Interior Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$87,040. Interior Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$90,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Interior Designer in Australia

Late Career▲ +24%
Senior▲ +20%
Average SalaryAU$72,833/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Junior▼ -38%

Gender Breakdown

Female
76%
Male
24%

Interior Designer - Related Salaries

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

How much does an Interior Designer make in Australia?
An Interior Designer in Australia earns an average of AU$72,833 gross per year, which is about AU$36.85 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Interior Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Interior Designer in Australia?
The starting salary of an Interior Designer in Australia is around AU$42,470 gross per year. Junior Interior Designers starting their career after graduation or Residential Interior Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Interior Designer in Australia?
The highest salary of an Interior Designer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$128,440 gross per year. Senior Interior Designers or Commercial Interior Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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