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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Australia — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in Australia?
In Australia, the national median salary is about $55,541 gross (~$46,980 after tax, 2025 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$48,290 to ~$156,381 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Australia's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2025)
$55,541 gross · $46,980 after tax · $42,139 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $231,167 | $156,381 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $217,333 | $149,048 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $170,886 | $122,902 |
| Engineering Manager | $162,670 | $117,891 |
| AI Engineer | $161,897 | $117,419 |
| Dentist | $160,295 | $116,442 |
| Product Manager | $134,828 | $100,895 |
| Data Engineer | $131,870 | $98,884 |
| Software Engineer | $129,505 | $97,275 |
| Pharmacist | $127,293 | $95,771 |
| Cloud Engineer | $126,449 | $95,197 |
| DevOps Engineer | $126,071 | $94,941 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $120,715 | $91,298 |
| Management Consultant | $115,809 | $87,962 |
| Data Scientist | $109,187 | $83,459 |
| Sales Manager | $104,828 | $80,495 |
| General Manager | $98,386 | $76,114 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,509 | $75,518 |
| Marketing Manager | $95,298 | $74,015 |
| Project Manager | $95,298 | $74,015 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,774 | $73,659 |
| UX Designer | $91,172 | $71,209 |
| Operations Manager | $90,151 | $70,515 |
| Physiotherapist | $89,257 | $69,907 |
| Business Analyst | $85,890 | $67,617 |
| HR Manager | $85,164 | $67,124 |
| Finance Analyst | $81,460 | $64,605 |
| University Lecturer | $79,580 | $63,326 |
| Remote Freelancer | $74,093 | $59,595 |
| Content Writer | $69,843 | $56,705 |
| Accountant | $66,333 | $54,318 |
| Hospitality Manager | $64,286 | $52,926 |
| Nurse | $61,158 | $50,800 |
| Teacher | $60,503 | $50,354 |
| Plumber | $58,952 | $49,299 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,830 | $49,216 |
| Electrician | $58,414 | $48,934 |
| Chef | $57,467 | $48,290 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Australia's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Australia salary estimates · Source: Australia national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $55,541 gross (~$46,980 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $109,467 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Australia is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Australia's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.