Median salary
$99,989
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$63k – $147.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
13.5%
1,629 of 12,077 roles
Live roles
12,077
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | Regional SA | Package up to $756,149pa
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Paediatrician | Regional SA | Up to 720kpa
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 396 |
St Vincent's Health Australia
|
$82,964 | 132 |
The Salvation Army
|
$15,900 | 125 |
|
Mediix
|
$301,600 | 101 |
CACI
|
$108,750 | 38 |
UnitingCare Queensland
|
$43,903 | 30 |
Loblaw
|
$40,248 | 30 |
| GH Goodlife Health Clubs | $65,000 | 28 |
Highest-paying roles in Australia
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $172,069 | 16 |
| DevOps | $156,675 | 38 |
| Project Manager | $126,800 | 122 |
| Product Manager | $125,600 | 160 |
| Software Engineer | $123,000 | 279 |
| Marketing Manager | $103,549 | 53 |
| Data Analyst | $102,200 | 56 |
| Financial Analyst | $101,700 | 57 |
| Nurse | $100,478 | 94 |
| Customer Success | $85,280 | 285 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $102,500 | 1,357 |
| Part-time | $44,824 | 213 |
| Contract | $69,763 | 50 |
| Internship | $30.25/hr | 9 |
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How much do roles in Australia pay?
The median salary for roles in Australia is $99,989 per year. Most pay falls between $63,042 (25th percentile) and $147,106 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $15,900 to $223,466.
These figures are computed live from 12,077 active roles in Australia on JobsRadar, of which 1,629 (13.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in Australia include Mediix.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in Australia?
- The median is $99,989 per year, with most pay between $63,042 and $147,106 (25th–75th percentile), based on 1,629 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in Australia?
- Pay ranges from about $15,900 to $223,466 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $99,989. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.