UX Designer Salary in Australia

AU$82,660
per year
per hour
AU$43.05
per hour
per year

UX Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for a UX Designer is AU$82,660 per year (AU$43.05 per hour), which is AU$12,772 (+18%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A UX Designer can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$173,145.
AU$52,800
Low
AU$82,660
Average salary
AU$173,145
High
AU$27.50
Low
AU$43.05
Average salary
AU$90.18
High

UX Designer Salary Range

Low
AU$52,800
Average salary
AU$82,660
Senior
AU$118,400
High
AU$173,145
Low
AU$27.50
Average salary
AU$43.05
Senior
AU$61.66
High
AU$90.18
Among User Experience Design professionals, Junior UX Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled UI/UX Designers like Senior UX Designer or Lead UX Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

UX Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior UX DesignerAU$118K/year
+43% 
Junior UX DesignersAU$54K/year
 -35%

UX Designer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level UX Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$54,000 per year. A mid career UX Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$81,000, while a Senior UX Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$118,000. UX Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$150,000 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +81%
Senior▲ +43%
Average SalaryAU$82,660/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
34%
Male
66%

UX Designer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a UX Designer make in Australia?
A UX Designer in Australia earns an average of AU$82,660 gross per year, which is about AU$43.05 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the UX Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a UX Designer in Australia?
The starting salary of a UX Designer in Australia is around AU$52,800 gross per year. Junior UX Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a UX Designer in Australia?
The highest salary of a UX Designer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$173,145 gross per year. Senior UX Designer or Lead UX Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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