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Graphic Designer Salary in Australia

Graphic Designers create visual content for print and digital media. Seek listings span in-house corporate roles, digital agencies, and publishing. Adobe Creative Suite proficiency is universal; motion graphics and UI skills command a premium.

AU Typical Range

$55k$100k

AU Median

$73k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $50k$90k

Salary by experience level

Junior Designer

AU$50k – $68k
NZNZD $46k – $62k

Graphic Designer

AU$68k – $90k
NZNZD $62k – $82k

Senior Designer

AU$90k – $118k
NZNZD $82k – $106k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $73k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$57,348

Monthly

$4,779

Fortnightly

$2,206

Common employers on Seek

CanvaNews CorpOgilvyLeo BurnettMECCACatch.com.au

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Graphic Designer salary in Australia?

The average Graphic Designer salary in Australia is around $73k per year, with a typical Seek range of $55k – $100k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Graphic Designer take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $73k, take-home pay is approximately $57,348 per year ($4,779 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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