Average Salary in Melbourne: Where It Sits Against the National Full-Time Average
If you are looking for the average salary in Melbourne, the most relevant figure from the Average line index is Victoria's full-time average. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings (May 2026) puts Victoria's full-time adult ordinary-time average at about $106,137 a year. That is below the national full-time average of $108,352, which is the line on this site.
National Benchmarks
The national full-time average is $2,083.70 a week, or about $108,352 a year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, multiplied by 52). This is the figure used as the site's line. The full-time median is about $90,532, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). Men's full-time ordinary-time average is about $113,412; women's is about $100,594.
Victoria in Context
Victoria's full-time average of $106,137 is about $2,215 below the national line. Among states and territories, Victoria sits in the middle. The highest full-time average is in the Australian Capital Territory at about $119,090, followed by Western Australia at about $115,825 and New South Wales at about $109,658. The lowest is Tasmania at about $96,008.
For a detailed breakdown of all states and territories, see States and territories.
How Your Salary Compares
If you earn a salary in Melbourne, you can Place a salary on the line to see how it compares to the national full-time average, the full-time median, and the minimum wage. The tool shows your yearly salary before tax, your weekly and hourly pay on a 38-hour week, and the distance from the national full-time average.
Minimum Wage and Awards
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour, $1,004.90 a week, or about $52,255 a year on 38 hours. Award minimums rose by 4.75%. These rates are set by Fair Work. If your role is covered by an award, your minimum pay may be higher than the national minimum.
Tax on Your Salary
For the 2026–27 income year, the ATO's resident tax rates are: nil on income up to $18,200; 15% from $18,201 to $45,000; 30% from $45,001 to $135,000; 37% from $135,001 to $190,000; and 45% above $190,000. The Medicare levy of 2% applies, with reductions available for lower incomes.
Medians and Averages
It is important to distinguish between averages and medians. The national full-time average ($108,352) is pulled up by higher earners. The full-time median ($90,532) means half of full-time workers earn less and half earn more. The all-employees median ($74,100) includes part-time and casual workers. For job-specific medians, see Job medians. For industry medians, see Industry medians.
How the Figures Are Set
The national full-time average comes from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey, published twice a year (May and November). The medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, published every two years (most recently August 2025). The minimum wage is set by Fair Work after the annual wage review. For more detail, see How the figures are set.
Summary
While the average salary in Melbourne is not separately indexed, Victoria's full-time average of about $106,137 provides a reliable benchmark. It sits below the national full-time average of $108,352. Use the tools on this site to see where your pay falls on the line.