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Graphic designer salary in Australia

How much does a Graphic Designer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$79,063

The average salary for a graphic designer is $79,063 per year in Australia. 382 salaries reported, updated at 19 July 2026

Graphic Designer job openings in Australia

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Graphic & Motion Designer
Journey Beyond4.3out of 5 stars.
Adelaide SA
$80,000 a year
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Graphic Designer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Melbourne Polytechnic
 
$194,875per year
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Royal Children's Hospital
 
$190,800per year
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NSW Department of Education
 
$172,640per year
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Australian Securities and Inve...
 
$138,468per year
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NSW Health
 
$123,064per year
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University of Sydney
 
$117,665per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Graphic Designers

  1. Geelong VIC
    $92,294 per year
  2. Adelaide SA
    $91,398 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $89,387 per year
  4. Canberra ACT
    $88,097 per year
  5. Joondalup WA
    $85,849 per year

Where can a Graphic Designer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Graphic Designer get paid in Australia?

Entry Level Graphic Designer

Job openings
Average $108,290 per year

Senior Graphic Designer

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Average $93,397 per year

Junior Graphic Designer

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Average $61,226 per year