Interaction Designer Salary in Brisbane, Queensland

Brisbane hosts a tech industry and several employers. Digital agencies, fintech companies, and health organizations hire designers. Industry growth influences salary rates.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

A$64,000 to A$75,000

Average (per year)

A$69,000

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$75,000 to A$93,000

Average (per year)

A$83,000

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$93,000 to A$120,000

Average (per year)

A$106,000

Senior designers manage digital teams and oversee UX strategy.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

A$120,000+

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$36 - A$42

per hour

Mid-level

A$42 - A$58

per hour

Senior

A$58 - A$78

per hour