Interaction Designer Salary in Queensland, Australia

Interaction designers in Queensland earn around A$75,000. The median reflects overall market conditions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$58,000 to A$67,000

Average (per year)

A$62,000

New graduates start in digital agencies or fintech startups, working on web and app projects for local businesses.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$67,000 to A$83,000

Average (per year)

A$75,000

Mid-level designers contribute to large-scale projects at health, government, or tech firms with substantial digital budgets.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$83,000 to A$98,000

Average (per year)

A$91,000

Senior designers manage digital teams and oversee UX strategy.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

A$98,000+

Principal designers guide enterprise digital strategy, often holding senior leadership roles in large tech firms or consultancies.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

A$33 - A$45

per hour

Mid-level

A$45 - A$60

per hour

Senior

A$61 - A$78

per hour

Compared with the national median of about A$78,000, Queensland sits slightly below but balances lower living costs in many suburbs. Remote roles provide flexibility for designers.