Anesthesiologist Assistant Salary in Australia
An anesthesiologist assistant is a specialised physician assistant who works under the direction of a licensed anaesthesiologist to develop and implement anaesthesia care plans. This role is typically found in medical centres and requires a master's degree and certification from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). Because the occupation is relatively niche, official government salary data is not published separately by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) or Fair Work. However, compensation data from ERI provides an average figure.
Average Salary and How It Compares
According to ERI's salary survey data, the average anesthesiologist assistant salary in Australia is $158,359 per year, with an average hourly rate of $76 and an average bonus of $3,801. The typical salary range is between $107,843 and $193,673. This places the role well above the national full-time adult ordinary-time average of $108,352 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). It also exceeds the full-time median of $90,532 and the all-employees median of $74,100 (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025).
For context, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week (Fair Work). An anesthesiologist assistant earns roughly three times that minimum.
Weekly and Hourly Equivalents
The Place a salary on the line tool on this site converts a yearly salary to weekly and hourly figures based on a standard 38-hour week. For $158,359, that works out to about $3,045 per week and $80 per hour. Note that the ERI hourly figure of $76 suggests a different assumed hours base, but the annual figure is the most reliable for comparison.
State and Territory Differences
State full-time averages vary, and an anesthesiologist assistant's pay can differ by location. The highest state average is the Australian Capital Territory at $119,090, followed by Western Australia at $115,825. The lowest is Tasmania at $96,008. See the States and territories page for more detail. The ABS reports that median weekly earnings in August 2025 were highest in the ACT ($1,600) and lowest in Tasmania and South Australia ($1,300).
Tax on an Anesthesiologist Assistant Salary
For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates are progressive. On $158,359, the marginal rate is 37% (for income between $135,001 and $190,000). The Medicare levy of 2% also applies. After tax and levy, take-home pay is roughly $110,000, depending on deductions and offsets. The Guides section has more on salary packaging and tax planning.
How the Figures Are Set
The national averages and medians come from the ABS. The full-time average is from Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. Medians are from Employee Earnings, August 2025. The minimum wage is set by Fair Work after the Annual Wage Review. For award-covered employees, minimum rates rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026. The anesthesiologist assistant figure is from ERI's compensation surveys, which collect data directly from employers. See How the figures are set for more on methodology.
Summary
An anesthesiologist assistant earns a salary well above the national average, reflecting the advanced qualifications and responsibility required. The average of $158,359 places it in the top 10% of earners nationally. For a personalised comparison, use the Place a salary on the line tool to see where your pay sits against the full-time average.