Graphic Designer salary in Australian Capital Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $70,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $3,429 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Graphic Designer salary of $73,429 — after $12,549 income tax and $1,469 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aristocrat★ 3.2 | $150,597 | $145,445 – $155,750 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $107,533 | $102,928 – $112,139 |
| ACT Government★ 4.1 | $96,511 | $92,593 – $100,429 |
| Australia Department of Environment★ 3.8 | $87,901 | $85,064 – $90,738 |
| Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet★ 4.2 | $86,000 | $80,000 – $92,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $82,057 | $79,204 – $84,910 |
| Australian National University★ 3.9 | $81,472 | $77,896 – $85,048 |
| ACCC★ 4.1 | $80,537 | $77,035 – $84,038 |
| Australian Government Services Australia★ 3.3 | $79,433 | $76,314 – $82,551 |
| Australian Government★ 3.9 | $78,624 | $75,413 – $81,835 |
| University of Canberra★ 3.6 | $71,931 | $69,609 – $74,252 |
| The Home Depot★ 3.7 | $70,081 | $66,851 – $73,310 |
| Metcash★ 3.3 | $70,022 | $67,650 – $72,395 |
| Baha Agency★ 5.0 | $62,500 | $60,000 – $65,000 |
| Canberra CityNews Magazine | $59,000 | $53,000 – $65,000 |
| James★ 3.7 | $56,132 | $53,778 – $58,485 |
| CeX Webuy Entertainment★ 3.2 | $53,194 | $51,198 – $55,170 |
| (no)name★ 3.8 | $53,075 | $50,902 – $55,229 |
| ABC★ 3.9 | $36,118 | $34,656 – $37,579 |
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
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