Interior Design salaries
in Sydney - 2026
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Sydney is $103,000 per year.
Find out how much Interior Designers earn in 2026 in Sydney across all levels, from Junior to Design Director. Trusted by top Sydney 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 Sydney 2026
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| Job Title | $ Low | $ Average | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) | $55,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 |
| Mid-weight Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | $65,000 | $70,000 | $85,000 |
| Snr. Interior Designer/Project Lead (8-10 yrs) | $85,000 | $95,000 | $120,000 |
| Associate/Senior Associate | $125,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 |
| Design Director | $130,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 |
| Design Manager | $90,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Senior Design Manager | $120,000 | $140,000 | $150,000 |
| FF&E/Stylist | $65,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 |
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 Sydney typically earn more at larger studios, thanks to structured pay and bigger projects. But smaller practices offer broader experience, closer director access, more design 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 luxury commercial interiors tend to offer the highest salaries in Sydney. Associate and Design Director roles command the strongest packages, with averages reaching $135,000–$150,000.
Many interior design roles in Sydney offer bonuses or commissions on top of base salaries, especially for senior positions.
Interior designers in Sydney earn the highest salaries of any Australian city, reflecting the concentration of high-end studios, luxury residential and hospitality projects, and the higher cost of living in the market.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Sydney is approximately $103,000 per year. Junior Interior Designers earn around $60,000, rising to $95,000 at senior level and $135,000–$150,000 for Associates and Design Directors.
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