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Day rate guide
What should a UX and product designer contractor charge in Australia in 2026? Below are the benchmarks to set your day rate and find contract roles at the right rate.
What does + super mean in a day rate?
It means superannuation is paid on top of the day rate, at the super guarantee rate (12% since 1 July 2025). A rate quoted inc super already includes it: $1,000 a day inc super is about $893 + super.
ABN or PAYG: which pays more for a UX and product designer contractor?
Agencies often quote the same day rate for both. On PAYG the agency puts you on its payroll, withholds tax and pays super. On an ABN you invoice, add GST if you are registered, and pay for your own insurance and admin, so compare offers on what you keep, not only on the headline rate.
How can a UX and product designer contractor increase their day rate?
By moving up in seniority, specialising in skills that are in demand such as cloud, cyber and ServiceNow, holding a security clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2) where it is required, targeting sectors that pay more such as banking, federal government and resources, and negotiating whether the rate is + super or inc super.
Where can I find UX and product designer contract roles?
Freelance Radar continuously finds new UX and product designer contract roles on LinkedIn and puts you in direct contact with the hiring manager or recruiter who posted them.
