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User experience designer salary in Australia

How much does a User Experience Designer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$103,806

The average salary for a user experience designer is $103,806 per year in Australia. 32 salaries reported, updated at 11 October 2026

User Experience Designer job openings in Australia

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UX Designer
Metcash3.5out of 5 stars.
Macquarie Park NSW
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for User Experience Designer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Melbourne
 
$231,831per year
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Hays
 
$189,800per year
Bupa
 
$160,000per year
Queensland Rail
 
$151,359per year
Transport for NSW
 
$143,021per year
Greenstone Financial Services
 
$140,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for User Experience Designers

  1. Canberra ACT
    $234,838 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $131,959 per year
  3. Parramatta NSW
    $130,111 per year
  4. Sydney Central Business District NSW
    $114,034 per year
  5. Adelaide CBD SA
    $108,799 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about User Experience Designer

The average salary for a User Experience Designer is $103,806 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 32 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 11 October 2026.

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User Experience Designer salaries typically range between a low of $72,380 and a high of $148,877 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for User Experience Designer include Canberra ACT at $234,838 per year, Brisbane QLD at $131,959 per year and Parramatta NSW at $130,111 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for User Experience Designer include City of Melbourne ($231,831 per year) and Hays ($189,800 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average User Experience Designer salary compares to related positions:

  • Senior User Experience Designer: Average $91,600 per year
  • User Experience Design Intern: Average $85,262 per year

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

Senior User Experience Designer

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Average $91,600 per year

User Experience Design Intern

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Average $85,262 per year