Where does Bridget Brennan's salary sit?
Bridget Brennan's exact salary is not published in the sources we rely on — the ABS, Fair Work, and the ATO do not disclose individual earnings. However, we can use the national full-time average as a benchmark to understand where her pay might fall, and more importantly, why it could differ from that line depending on her state of work and whether she is covered by an award or collective agreement.
The national line: $108,352 a year
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 puts full-time adult ordinary-time earnings at $2,083.70 per week. Multiply by 52 and you get about $108,352 a year. This is the line on Place a salary on the line. It is an average, not a median or a minimum. If Bridget Brennan is a full-time adult employee, her salary would be compared to this figure. But the average masks a lot of variation.
State averages: a big shift
Where you work in Australia can move your salary well above or below the national line. The ABS publishes state full-time averages in the same release. For example:
- New South Wales: about $109,658
- Victoria: about $106,137
- Queensland: about $106,064
- South Australia: about $102,450
- Western Australia: about $115,825
- Tasmania: about $96,008
- Northern Territory: about $103,173
- Australian Capital Territory: about $119,090
If Bridget Brennan works in Western Australia, her salary is likely to be higher than the national average, partly due to the mining and resources sector. If she works in Tasmania, it is likely to be lower, reflecting a different industry mix. The States and territories page shows how each state's average compares to the national line.
Award coverage and the minimum wage
Another reason Bridget Brennan's salary might differ is if she is paid under an award or the national minimum wage. Fair Work sets the national minimum wage, which from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for a 38-hour week — about $52,255 a year. Award minimums rose by 4.75% from that date. Many employees, especially in retail, hospitality, and healthcare, are covered by awards that set minimum rates above the national minimum but often below the full-time average.
If Bridget Brennan is on an award, her salary could be significantly lower than the national average. For example, the average weekly total cash earnings for employees paid only by award is $922.20 per week (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025), which is about $47,954 a year — well below the full-time average. In contrast, employees on collective agreements earn an average of $1,746.10 per week, and those on individual arrangements earn $1,876.50 per week.
Medians tell a different story
The average can be pulled up by high earners. The median full-time salary is about $90,532 a year, and the median for all employees (including part-time) is about $74,100. These figures come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for August 2025. If Bridget Brennan's salary is closer to the median, she is more typical of the middle of the distribution. The Job medians page breaks down medians by occupation.
Why the line matters
The national full-time average is a useful benchmark, but it is not a target or a guarantee. It changes every six months (the ABS publishes Average Weekly Earnings for May and November). The figure you see on this site is the most recent from May 2026. For Bridget Brennan, or anyone else, the actual salary depends on state, industry, occupation, and method of setting pay. The Industry medians page shows how different sectors compare.
What about tax?
If Bridget Brennan earns the national average of $108,352, her 2026–27 tax would be calculated using the resident tax brackets: nil on the first $18,200, 15% on the next $26,800, 30% on the next $90,000, and so on. Plus the 2% Medicare levy. But without her exact salary, we cannot calculate her take-home pay. The ATO sets these rates, and they apply to all residents.
Summary
Bridget Brennan's salary is not a published figure, but we can see how state and award factors could move it off the national line. The national full-time average of $108,352 is a starting point. State averages range from $96,008 in Tasmania to $119,090 in the ACT. Award coverage can pull pay down toward the minimum wage of $52,255. Medians offer a different perspective. For a personalised comparison, use the Place a salary on the line tool. For more on how the figures are set, see How the figures are set.