Australian Salary Guides 2026
Detailed salary benchmarks across Australia's biggest industries. Compare pay by role, experience level, and city — based on real 2026 market data from Seek, Hays, Robert Half, and Michael Page.
8Industries Covered
60+Roles Benchmarked
5Cities Compared
Browse by Industry
Technology & IT
Most ViewedSoftware, Data, DevOps, Cloud & more
Software Engineer
Data Scientist
DevOps
$75,000 – $220,000+
Healthcare & Nursing
Nurses, Allied Health, GPs & Specialists
Registered Nurse
Physiotherapist
Pharmacist
$65,000 – $350,000+
Finance & Accounting
Accountants, Analysts, CFOs & Actuaries
Accountant
Financial Analyst
CFO
$65,000 – $300,000+
Engineering
FIFO PremiumsCivil, Mining, Electrical, Mechanical & more
Civil Engineer
Mining Engineer
Electrical Engineer
$80,000 – $250,000+
Education & Teaching
Teachers, Lecturers, TAFE & Admin
Primary Teacher
Secondary Teacher
University Lecturer
$70,000 – $150,000+
Trades & Construction
Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters & more
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
$55,000 – $180,000+
Government & Public Sector
APS 1–SESAPS levels, State equivalents & allowances
APS 3–6
EL1 / EL2
SES Band 1–3
$55,000 – $350,000+
Marketing & Digital
Marketing Managers, SEO, Social Media & more
Marketing Manager
SEO Specialist
CMO
$60,000 – $250,000+
How We Compile Our Salary Data
Our 2026 salary guides are built from aggregated data across major Australian recruitment platforms including Seek, Hays, Robert Half, Michael Page, and Hudson. Ranges reflect base salary in Australian dollars (AUD) and exclude superannuation unless noted.
Figures represent the 25th to 75th percentile range for each role and experience level in the relevant city or sector. Salary data is reviewed quarterly and was last updated March 2026. Individual outcomes may vary based on employer size, qualifications, certifications, and negotiation.