▲2%
AU$29.01
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
10%
A$23.31
MEDIAN
A$29.01
90%
A$35.35
The average hourly pay for a Prepress Specialist is AU$29.01 in 2025
Hourly Rate
AU$23 - AU$35
Total Pay
AU$51k - AU$74k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Prepress Specialists?
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What Do Prepress Specialists Do?
Prepress Specialist Tasks
- Download, acquire, process, color correct, and/or fix reproduction issues with in-house.
- Understand written specification and bills of materials related to creating art files for print production.
- Troubleshoot a wide variety of issues.
- Support and advise the design team regularly on procedure and technical hardware/software.
- Manage and monitor image queues and approve or reject based on reproduction specifications.
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Common Health Benefits for a Prepress Specialist
None
100%
Gender Breakdown for Prepress Specialists
Male
62.5%
Female
37.5%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Prepress Specialists
What is the highest pay for Prepress Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Prepress Specialist is A$35.35 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Prepress Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Prepress Specialist is A$23.31 / hour
How can Prepress Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Prepress Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Prepress Specialist that oversees more junior Prepress Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.