Florist salary in Australia
The median full-time salary for a florist is $49,300 per annum, before tax, up $10,200 since 2018.
Pay in floristry is usually set by an award, so it moves with your classification, your time in the trade and the penalty rates that apply to weekend, public holiday and evening work. A shop with a steady wedding and event trade can pay better than one that lives on counter sales, and experienced arrangers who lead large event work often negotiate above the award.
Roles that pay more than florist
The largest typical pay rise is $34,900 a year, moving into Store Manager.
- Store Manager+$34,900/yr
- Visual Merchandiser+$13,100/yr
- Merchandiser+$13,100/yr
How to negotiate a higher florist salary
- Know the market rate before you ask. The median full-time florist salary is $49,300; use that, not a guess, as your anchor, and adjust for your experience and employer.
- Lead with what's scarce, not just tenure. Skills like Visual design and Creative software production tend to command a premium over general florist experience, name them specifically when you ask.
- Bring a real alternative to the table. Store Manager pays a typical $34,900 a year more and draws on similar skills, even mentioning you're weighing it up is a legitimate data point in a pay conversation.
- Time it deliberately. Reviews, the end of a project you delivered, or taking on responsibility beyond your job description are stronger moments to ask than an arbitrary date on the calendar.
- Ask for a number, not a raise. "Based on the market rate and [specific contribution], I'd like to move to X" gets a clearer answer than "I think I deserve more."
Florist salary questions
How much do florists earn in Australia?
The median full-time salary for a florist is $49,300 a year before tax. Seniority, specialisation, sector and the award or agreement you're employed under all move it.
Is florist pay rising or falling?
The median florist salary is up $10,200 since 2018. Figures from 2025 onward on this page are a projection, not a measured result.
What pays more than florist?
Store Manager pays a typical $34,900 a year more and draws on similar skills to florist.