Salaries by occupation in Australia

Median pay, employment and the qualifications behind 41 Australian occupations — sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS.

41 occupationsOfficial JSA / ABS figures2025 data

Managers

5 occupations

Child Care Centre Manager$103,116 Construction Manager$195,052 Human Resources Manager$143,936 Restaurant Manager$85,488 Retail Manager$84,240

Professionals

13 occupations

Accountant$104,156 Auditor$109,408 Business Analyst (ICT)$140,244 Counsellor$112,008 Cyber Security Specialist$127,972 Early Childhood Teacher$99,112 Human Resources Advisor$102,440 Marketing Professional$101,764 Midwife$109,928 Network Engineer$120,068 Registered Nurse$113,984 Social Worker$112,944 Software Developer$131,924

Technicians & Trades

12 occupations

Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic$109,200 Bricklayer$120,484 Carpenter$91,520 Chef$73,996 Cook$74,464 Electrician$113,932 IT Support Technician$87,724 Motor Mechanic$84,344 Painter (Trades)$71,708 Plasterer$95,732 Plumber$103,480 Welder$87,776

Community & Personal Service

7 occupations

Aged Care Worker$91,572 Barista$78,000 Childcare Worker$69,732 Education Aide$69,784 Enrolled Nurse$92,404 Personal Care Assistant$83,824 Welfare Support Worker$95,888

Clerical & Administrative

3 occupations

Accounts Clerk$74,984 Bookkeeper$72,800 Project Administrator$110,760

Labourers

1 occupation

Concreter$114,868