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The average salary in Australia varies by industry and location. However as of 2022, the weekly average salary was $1769.80, or $92,029 per year.
The average salary in Canberra is higher than in other major cities in Australia. As of 2022, the average annual salary was $103,152. This rate is due to the large population of public service employees and high level officials that attract higher salaries.
There are regional variations in average salaries around Australia. These differences are based on differences in the state’s main industry. For example, based on statistics by the ABS, Western Australia has a higher average salary than other states. This is influenced by the large mining industry which attract higher salaries. There are also slight differences in salaries between men and women across the country.
Australia has some of the highest salaries in the world. This makes the averages higher in comparison to the surrounding countries. New Zealand enjoys a similar sentiment when it comes to wages. High salaries in the region are attributed to Australia’s high cost of living. Many surrounding countries have considerably lower living costs.
Figures based on data from Paylab.
The average salary of an informational technology (IT) worker is around $105,600 annually. Here are some specific roles with the average salary.
The average salary for the various types of engineering roles is around $111,021. Here are some more specific average salaries for different types of engineers in Australia.
A marketing or sales professional can attract an average salary of around $93,210. Some average salaries for some common roles in this industry include:
Bonus awards and commission based work is common in this industry. This varies based on experience.
Here are some average yearly salaries for some other common sectors in Australia.
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Depending on the role and industry you want to hire an employee in, will depend on if you can realistically meet the requirements set out by Australian employment law. If you find that an employee within Australia is far beyond your budget, an Employer of Record like Horizons can help source employees in other countries that might fit within your budget.
You will find lower salaries in regional towns given there is no major industry operating. In terms of the state with the lowest average salaries, Tasmanian employees attract average salaries on the lower end of the scale with the mainland states. When hiring overseas,
