▲15%
AU$67,636
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (AUD)
10%
A$60k
MEDIAN
A$68k
90%
A$87k
The average salary for a Senior Industrial Designer is AU$67,636 in 2025
Base Salary
AU$60k - AU$87k
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$4k
Total Pay
AU$55k - AU$85k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Industrial Designers?
▲43%
What Do Senior Industrial Designers Do?
Senior Industrial Designer Tasks
- Lead design projects and coordinate with junior designers to execute design strategy.
- Coordinate efforts between research, strategy, industrial design, graphic design and engineering teams to deliver final product.
- Mentor junior designers and provide opportunities for skill development.
- Develop and present design concepts to stakeholders using a variety of media.
- Research and understand customer and market needs in order to identify new design opportunities.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Industrial Designer
Medical
8%
None
92%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Industrial Designers
Male
70.0%
Female
30.0%
This data is based on 10 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Industrial Designers
What is the highest pay for Senior Industrial Designers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Industrial Designer is A$87k / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Industrial Designers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Industrial Designer is A$60k / year
How can Senior Industrial Designers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Industrial Designer 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 Senior Industrial Designer that oversees more junior Senior Industrial Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.