Average Salary in Australia 2026
Australian salary guide: average income, award wages, superannuation and PAYG tax explained.
Average salary in Australia
The average gross annual salary in Australia in 2026 is approximately A$73,000, which comes to about A$4,600 net per month. Australia has one of the highest minimum wages in the world at A$24.10/hour.
Superannuation
Australian employers must contribute 12% of your salary to your superannuation (retirement) fund on top of your gross pay. This is not deducted from your salary. See how this works in our Australia Payslip Simulator.