Salaries by job in Australia 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Australia 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | A$13,417 | A$9,762 | +72% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | A$10,703 | A$8,068 | +37% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | A$8,682 | A$6,694 | +11% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | A$7,801 | A$6,095 | 0% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | A$7,715 | A$6,036 | −1% |
| Office and administrative staff | A$6,553 | A$5,246 | −16% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | A$6,459 | A$5,182 | −17% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | A$4,821 | A$4,079 | −38% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | A$4,368 | A$3,778 | −44% |
| All employees (median) | A$7,801 | A$6,095 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, A$7,801 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2021). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Australia?
Managers: typically A$13,417 gross a month, A$9,762 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Australia?
Service and sales: typically A$4,368 gross a month, A$3,778 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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