Understanding the Australian full-time average
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, multiplied by 52). This is the benchmark used on this site. The full-time median is about $90,532, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). 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.
The keyword "average salary Philippines"
When readers search for "average salary Philippines", they are likely looking for a figure that can be compared to the Australian average. However, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Fair Work, and the Australian Taxation Office do not publish salary data for the Philippines. The on-site notes and the sources we rely on are specific to Australia.
Why we cannot provide a precise comparison
Without a current, publicly available figure from an Australian official source, we cannot state the average salary in the Philippines. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is the appropriate body for that data. As of the latest available reports, the average monthly salary in the Philippines varies by industry and region, but it is generally much lower than the Australian full-time average. However, we do not have a precise number to cite.
How the Australian figures are set
The ABS collects Average Weekly Earnings twice a year, for May and November. The May 2026 release is the most recent used on this site. Medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings publication, August 2025. The minimum wage is set by Fair Work, effective 1 July 2026. These are distinct measures: the average is higher than the median due to high earners pulling the average up.
Using this site for your salary
If you have a salary in Australian dollars, you can place it on the line to see how it compares to the national full-time average. You can also explore how the figures are set to understand the methodology. For international comparisons, we recommend consulting the relevant national statistics agency.
Conclusion
While the average salary in the Philippines is a common query, this site focuses on Australian data. The Australian full-time average stands at $108,352 per year. For Philippines-specific figures, please refer to the Philippine Statistics Authority.