Interior Design salaries
in Brisbane - 2026
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Brisbane is $105,000 per year.
Find out how much Interior Designers earn in 2026 in Brisbane across all levels, from Junior to Design Director. Trusted by top Brisbane interior design studios.
Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.
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Interior Design Salaries Brisbane 2026
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| Job Title | $ Low | $ Medium | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) | 60,000 | 65,000 | 75,000 |
| Mid-weight Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | 70,000 | 80,000 | 90,000 |
| Snr. Interior Designer/Project Lead (8-10 yrs) | 90,000 | 110,000 | 130,000 |
| Associate | 110,000 | 120,000 | 140,000 |
| Design Director | 140,000 | 160,000 | 200,000 |
| Stylist/Decorator | 60,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 |
| Retail Design Manager | 110,000 | 130,000 | 150,000 |
Our salary data draws on input from over 1,890 survey respondents, 1,200 recent placements, 3,000 job listings and insight from 65 recruitment experts.
Interior designers in Brisbane typically earn more at larger studios, thanks to structured pay and bigger projects. But smaller practices offer broader experience, closer director access, more creative influence and faster progression. Pay might be lower, but the hands-on exposure and autonomy can outweigh the difference, especially early in your career.
Yes. Contract roles often pay 5-10% more than permanent ones. To find out more about contracting head here.
Hospitality, high-end residential and retail design tend to offer the highest salaries in Brisbane. Retail Design Managers and Design Directors command some of the strongest packages, particularly at Associate level and above.
Many interior design roles in Brisbane offer bonuses or commissions on top of base salaries, especially for senior positions.
Interior designers in Brisbane earn salaries broadly comparable to Melbourne, though typically below Sydney, which carries a higher cost-of-living premium. Brisbane's growing hospitality and residential pipeline and lower living costs make it an increasingly attractive market for design professionals.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Brisbane is approximately $105,000 per year. Junior Interior Designers earn around $65,000, rising to $80,000–$110,000 at mid-weight and senior level. Associates average $120,000 and Design Directors can earn up to $160,000–$200,000.
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