Personal Care Assistant salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 110,400
- Annual employment growth
- +3,600/yr
- Median age
- 40 yrs
- Works part-time
- 52%
- Female share
- 74%
- Main industry
- —
What does a personal care assistant do?
Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
Providing direct support and assistance to therapists
How to become a personal care assistant
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where personal care assistants are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Personal Care Assistant jobs
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care assistant earn in Australia?
The median personal care assistant earns $83,824 per year ($1,612 per week, or about $40/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a personal care assistant?
Most personal care assistants hold a Certificate III or IV (36% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is personal care assistant a job in demand in Australia?
Around 110,400 personal care assistants are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +3,600 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
