Graphic Designer salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Graphic Designer salary of $70,000 — after $11,520 income tax and $1,400 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Graphic Designer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Canva★ 3.9 | $100,000 | $71,300 – $207,500 |
| Retail Apparel Group★ 3.4 | $93,000 | $52,000 – $95,000 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $80,000 | $48,800 – $126,000 |
| Wellcom Worldwide★ 3.2 | $75,000 | $57,400 – $85,600 |
| Qantas★ 3.8 | $73,500 | $45,000 – $100,000 |
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $70,000 | $53,250 – $104,580 |
| Mecca Brands★ 3.8 | $70,000 | $55,000 – $80,000 |
| Navitas★ 3.6 | $68,500 | $65,000 – $85,000 |
| Nine Entertainment★ 3.6 | $67,500 | $62,000 – $80,000 |
| The Just Group★ 2.8 | $66,500 | $60,101 – $129,900 |
| Lorna Jane★ 2.7 | $65,000 | $50,000 – $75,000 |
| Mosaic Brands★ 2.2 | $65,000 | $60,000 – $80,000 |
| Oscar Wylee★ 3.5 | $63,500 | $60,000 – $77,500 |
| Cotton On★ 3.4 | $61,000 | $50,900 – $80,000 |
| FactoryX Retail Group★ 3.0 | $60,000 | $53,000 – $80,000 |
| GP Advertising★ 2.8 | $55,650 | $45,000 – $62,000 |
| Australian Venue Co.★ 3.5 | $50,000 | $50,000 – $70,000 |
Graphic Designer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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