Median salary
$70,592
ANZSCO 2324 · Design, engineering, science and transport professionals
Graphic or web designer, or illustrator salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian graphic or web designer, or illustrator is $70,592 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $57,215 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$57,215
Fortnightly
$2,201
Tax returns
39,326
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 2324, based on 39,326 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $72,952 | $70,592 | $75,265 |
| Average (mean) | $82,037 | $74,928 | $84,621 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $graphic or web designer, or illustrator salary
| Gross salary (median) | $70,592 |
| Income tax | −$11,966 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,412 |
| Take-home pay | $57,215 |
| + Employer super | $8,471 |
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Related occupations · Design, engineering, science and transport professionals
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil engineering professional | 67,246 | $114,004 |
| Industrial, mechanical or production engineer | 50,706 | $109,004 |
| Electrical engineer | 33,914 | $124,140 |
| Environmental scientist | 32,430 | $84,746 |
| Other engineering professional | 30,000 | $114,430 |
| Architect or landscape architect | 22,412 | $85,493 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic or web designer, or illustrator earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian graphic or web designer, or illustrator in 2022-23 was $70,592, based on 39,326 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $74,928; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical graphic or web designer, or illustrator.
What is a graphic or web designer, or illustrator salary after tax?
On the median $70,592 salary for a graphic or web designer, or illustrator, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $57,215 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $2,201 per fortnight or $1,100 per week.
How much tax does a graphic or web designer, or illustrator pay?
On the median $70,592 salary, a graphic or web designer, or illustrator in FY2025-26 pays about $13,377 in total tax — $11,966 income tax plus $1,412 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 19.0%.
How many people work as a graphic or web designer, or illustrator in Australia?
39,326 Australians lodged a tax return as a graphic or web designer, or illustrator in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 2324 on their return.
What is the average vs median graphic or web designer, or illustrator salary?
Average (mean): $74,928. Median: $70,592. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical graphic or web designer, or illustrator earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).