Average Salary in Australia Per Year, Month, Week and Hour (2026)
The average monthly salary in Australia is about $9,029 before tax, and the average yearly wage is $108,352 for a full-time adult. The ABS reports earnings as weekly figures. Here they are converted to yearly (× 52), monthly (yearly ÷ 12) and hourly (full-time weekly ÷ 38 standard hours) so you can compare them with a job offer.
| Measure (before tax) | Per Year | Per Month | Per Week | Per Hour* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time average (excl. overtime) | $108,352 | $9,029 | $2,083.70 | $54.83 |
| Full-time average (incl. overtime) | $112,320 | $9,360 | $2,160.00 | $56.84 |
| All employees average | $82,118 | $6,843 | $1,579.20 | — |
| Median — all employees | $74,100 | $6,175 | $1,425.00 | — |
Source: ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026 (seasonally adjusted); median from ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025. *Hourly assumes a 38-hour week; not shown for all-employee figures because they include part-time workers.
Average vs Median Salary in Australia — Which Number Matters?
Australia reports two salary figures. The average is pulled up by very high earners in mining and finance. The median salary (also called the median wage or median income) is the middle earner — half earn more, half earn less — a better guide for most migrants starting a new career.
Average — Full-Time Adults
$108,352/year $2,083.70/week · ABS May 2026- Full-time workers only
- Pulled up by high earners
- Incl. overtime: $112,320/year
Median — All Employees
$74,100/year $1,425/week · ABS Aug 2025- Includes part-time and casual workers
- What the “typical” worker earns
- Best benchmark for a first job
The median comes from a different ABS survey (Employee Earnings, August 2025 — the latest available). Next median update: December 2026.
Average Salary in Australia After Tax (2026–27)
From 1 July 2026 the tax rate on income between $18,201 and $45,000 dropped from 16% to 15%, so take-home pay is slightly higher than last year.
| Salary | Before Tax | After Tax / Year | After Tax / Month | After Tax / Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time average | $108,352 | $83,160 | $6,930 | $1,599 |
| All employees average | $82,118 | $65,321 | $5,443 | $1,256 |
| Median — all employees | $74,100 | $59,868 | $4,989 | $1,151 |
Estimates using ATO 2026–27 resident tax rates plus the 2% Medicare levy. Excludes HELP/HECS repayments and the Medicare levy surcharge. Check your own figure with our salary after tax calculator.
Average Salary by Industry in Australia
Industry choice is the single biggest factor in your Australian salary. Indian migrants working in IT, engineering, finance, or healthcare will typically earn at or above the national average.
| Industry | Weekly (Full-time) | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining | $3,224 | $167,700 | Highest |
| Information Media & Telecommunications | $2,714 | $141,100 | |
| Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste | $2,546 | $132,400 | |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical | $2,390 | $124,300 | |
| Financial & Insurance Services | $2,341 | $121,700 | |
| Education & Training | $2,198 | $114,300 | |
| Public Administration & Safety | $2,180 | $113,300 | |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $2,037 | $105,900 | |
| Construction | $1,985 | $103,200 | |
| Retail Trade | $1,582 | $82,200 | |
| Accommodation & Food Services | $1,510 | $78,500 | Lowest |
Source: ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. Full-time adult ordinary time earnings. Annual figures rounded to the nearest $100.
Average Salary by State & Territory (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & More)
Where you settle in Australia affects your pay significantly. The ACT (Canberra) leads due to its concentration of government jobs; WA pays a premium because of the resources sector. The ABS reports by state, not city, so use each state’s figure as a guide for its capital.
| State / Territory | Avg Weekly | Avg Annual | vs National Avg | Median Weekly* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT (Canberra) | $2,290 | $119,090 | +10% | $1,600 |
| Western Australia (Perth) | $2,227 | $115,825 | +7% | $1,500 |
| New South Wales (Sydney) | $2,109 | $109,658 | +1% | $1,464 |
| Victoria (Melbourne) | $2,041 | $106,137 | −2% | $1,380 |
| Queensland (Brisbane) | $2,040 | $106,064 | −2% | $1,439 |
| Northern Territory (Darwin) | $1,984 | $103,173 | −5% | $1,510 |
| South Australia (Adelaide) | $1,970 | $102,450 | −5% | $1,300 |
| Tasmania (Hobart) | $1,846 | $96,008 | −11% | $1,300 |
Source: ABS AWOTE by State/Territory, May 2026 (original series), full-time adults; compared with the national average of $2,083.70. *Median weekly earnings, all employees: ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025.
Male vs Female Earnings
A gender pay gap still exists in Australia — women in full-time roles earn about 11.3% less than men, a record low for this measure. The gap is smaller in the public sector.
Males — Full-Time
$2,181/week $113,400/year- Public sector: $2,399/wk
- Private sector: $2,140/wk
Females — Full-Time
$1,935/week $100,600/year- Public sector: $2,154/wk
- Private sector: $1,841/wk
Source: ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026 (seasonally adjusted; sector figures full-time adult ordinary time earnings).
What Does This Mean in Indian Rupees?
Median earner (all employees): $1,425/wk → approx. ₹95,300/wk · ₹49.5 lakh/year
Full-time average: $2,084/wk → approx. ₹1,39,300/wk · ₹72.4 lakh/year
Information Media & Telecommunications: $2,714/wk → approx. ₹1,81,400/wk · ₹94.3 lakh/year
Mining / Resources: $3,224/wk → approx. ₹2,15,500/wk · ₹1.12 crore/year
Exchange rate: 1 AUD ≈ ₹66.85 (mid-market, 29 September 2026). Rates fluctuate — check live rates before planning. All figures are gross (before tax) and don’t account for Australia’s higher living costs.Salary by Occupation Type
| Occupation | Median Hourly Rate | Approx. Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | $69.20/hr | ~$136,000 |
| Professionals | $64.50/hr | ~$126,800 |
| Technicians & Trades | ~$42/hr | ~$82,600 |
| Community & Personal Services | ~$35/hr | ~$68,800 |
| Clerical & Administrative | ~$33/hr | ~$64,900 |
| Sales Workers | ~$25/hr | ~$49,200 |
| Labourers | ~$26/hr | ~$51,100 |
Source: ABS Employee Earnings & Hours, May 2025 (published every two years; next edition May 2027).
- IT, engineering, finance: These are the sweet spots — all pay above the national average and have strong skilled visa pathways (482 Skills in Demand, 186, 189).
- Tax reality check: At the average full-time salary of $108,352, you’ll pay about $25,200 in income tax and Medicare levy (2026–27 rates). Take-home is about $83,160/year, or $6,930/month.
- Superannuation: Employers must contribute 12% on top of your salary into your super fund. Always clarify whether a salary offer includes or excludes super.
- Minimum wage floor: Australia’s national minimum wage is $26.44/hr ($1,004.90 for a 38-hour week) from 1 July 2026.
- Not in Sydney or Melbourne? Brisbane pays close to Melbourne, and Perth and Canberra pay more than Sydney. Adelaide and Hobart pay less but are cheaper to live in — compare our cheapest cities to live in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Australia in 2026?
$108,352 a year ($2,083.70 a week) for full-time adults, based on ABS data for May 2026. Including part-time workers, the average across all employees is $82,118 a year.
What is the average wage in Australia?
The average full-time wage in Australia is $2,083.70 a week, or $108,352 a year (ABS, May 2026). Across all employees, the average wage is $1,579.20 a week, or $82,118 a year.
What was the average salary in Australia in 2025?
In November 2025 the full-time average was $106,657 a year ($2,051 a week). It rose 3.7% in the year to May 2026, to $108,352.
What is the average salary in Australia per month?
About $9,029 a month before tax for a full-time adult, or about $6,930 a month after tax on 2026–27 rates.
What is the median salary in Australia?
Median weekly earnings for all employees were $1,425 in August 2025, or about $74,100 a year. This is the latest ABS median figure.
How much does the average Australian earn a year after tax?
A full-time worker on the average salary of $108,352 takes home about $83,160 a year after income tax and the Medicare levy.
What is the average wage in Sydney?
The ABS reports by state. The full-time average in New South Wales is $2,108.80 a week, or about $109,658 a year.
What is the average wage in Tasmania?
The average Tasmanian wage is $1,846.30 a week, or about $96,008 a year, for full-time adults — the lowest of any state or territory.
Is the average salary in Australia before or after tax?
Before tax. ABS figures are gross earnings, before income tax and the Medicare levy. Super is paid on top by your employer.
- ABS — Average Weekly Earnings, Australia, May 2026 — abs.gov.au
- ABS — Employee Earnings, August 2025 — abs.gov.au
- ABS — Employee Earnings & Hours, May 2025 — abs.gov.au
- ATO — Tax rates for Australian residents — ato.gov.au
- Fair Work — Minimum wages from 1 July 2026 — fairwork.gov.au
- OFX — AUD to INR exchange rate — ofx.com
Data from ABS May 2026 (published 13 August 2026). Next ABS update: 25 February 2027. All figures are gross (before tax) in AUD unless stated. INR conversions are indicative only. This article is general information only and does not constitute financial or tax advice.
