UI/UX Designer Salary in Victoria, Australia
In Victoria, mid‑level UI/UX designers earn around A$75,000 a year. That figure reflects salaries in Melbourne. Living costs, especially housing near the CBD, keep the net take‑home modest.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
A$54,000 to A$66,000
Average (per year)
A$60,000
Graduates in Melbourne find opportunities with digital agencies and fintech firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
A$67,000 to A$82,000
Average (per year)
A$75,000
Mid-level designers work with large corporate teams or scale-ups in the CBD.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
A$85,000 to A$105,000
Average (per year)
A$96,000
Senior specialists work in the healthcare, education, and SaaS sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
A$110,000+
Principal designers lead teams and strategy.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
A$30 - A$45
per hour
Mid-level
A$48 - A$68
per hour
Senior
A$72 - A$98
per hour
The A$75,000 median sits slightly above the Australian average for mid‑level designers, which hovers near A$70,000. Wages and housing costs together influence the overall compensation.