How much do people earn in Australia?

Across the 89 roles we model for Australia, mid-level gross pay ranges from $36,685 for tutor to $219,311 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.

What are the highest paid jobs in Australia?

In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($219,311), Machine Learning Engineer ($162,443), Cloud Architect ($162,348). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.

How much tax is taken from a salary in Australia?

We apply an approximate effective rate of about 27% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.

How do salaries in Australia compare to cost of living?

Our cost-of-living index for Australia is 0.94 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

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Salaries in Australia

Browse 89 job salary guides for Australia. Each profile uses a deterministic model (cost of living, demand, and seniority multipliers) so you can compare roles before negotiating an offer.

Employer superannuation is paid on top of quoted base, and Sydney and Melbourne tech or healthcare bands run well above state averages.

Cost of living & salary equivalence in Australia →Take-home salary index 2026 →

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Top cities in Australia

City pay and cost-of-living multipliers applied to the Australia bands — pick a role to see the city-adjusted range.

Business salaries in Australia (6)

Creative salaries in Australia (5)

Education salaries in Australia (4)

Engineering salaries in Australia (4)

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HR salaries in Australia (2)

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Hospitality salaries in Australia (2)

Legal salaries in Australia (3)

Logistics salaries in Australia (4)

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Operations salaries in Australia (4)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do people earn in Australia?: Across the 89 roles we model for Australia, mid-level gross pay ranges from $36,685 for tutor to $219,311 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.
What are the highest paid jobs in Australia?: In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($219,311), Machine Learning Engineer ($162,443), Cloud Architect ($162,348). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.
How much tax is taken from a salary in Australia?: We apply an approximate effective rate of about 27% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.
How do salaries in Australia compare to cost of living?: Our cost-of-living index for Australia is 0.94 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

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