Bryce Cotton Salary: Context from National Averages and Industry Data
A specific salary figure for Bryce Cotton is not available from the public sources we rely on — the ABS, Fair Work, and the ATO. However, we can place the query in context by examining the national full-time average, the cotton industry’s award rates, and the typical earnings of cotton growers. This gives a useful picture of where a salary in the cotton sector might sit relative to the broader workforce.
The National Full-Time Average as a Reference
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 reports that full-time adult ordinary time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year. This is the line on this site. For a resident earning this amount in 2026–27, the tax on that salary would be roughly $24,667 (including the 2% Medicare levy), leaving a take-home of about $83,685 per year, or $1,609 per week. This take-home sketch assumes no deductions or offsets and uses the 2026–27 tax rates: nil on the first $18,200, 15% up to $45,000, 30% up to $135,000, then 37% and 45% above that.
Cotton Industry Award Rates
If Bryce Cotton’s role is covered by the Cotton Ginning Award (MA000024), the minimum weekly pay rates from 1 July 2026 are set by Fair Work. For a full-time adult employee, the rates range from $1,015.29 per week (Level 1, first 6 months) to $1,156.29 per week (Level 5). At Level 5, that is about $60,127 per year — well below the national full-time average. However, award rates are minimums; actual salaries may be higher, especially for experienced or managerial roles. The award also includes penalty rates for night work, weekends, and public holidays, which can boost take-home pay.
Cotton Growers: A Related Occupation
For someone working as a cotton grower (ANZSCO 121211), the Jobs and Skills Australia profile shows that median weekly earnings are not published due to a high relative standard error. This means we cannot give a precise figure. However, the profile notes that 92% of cotton growers work full-time, and the average full-time hours are 52 per week — well above the all-occupations average of 44 hours. Longer hours could lift total earnings, but without a median, we cannot compare directly to the national average. The ABS Employee Earnings survey (August 2025) gives a full-time median for all occupations of about $90,532 per year, and an all-employees median of about $74,100. These are useful benchmarks for any occupation.
State Averages and Where Cotton Workers Are Located
Cotton growing is concentrated in New South Wales and Queensland. The state full-time averages from the ABS are:
- New South Wales: about $109,658
- Queensland: about $106,064
- Victoria: about $106,137
- 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 Bryce Cotton works in NSW or Queensland, the state average provides another reference point. The national average of $108,352 sits between the NSW and Queensland figures.
Take-Home Pay Scenarios
To illustrate take-home pay at different levels, consider two scenarios using the 2026–27 tax rates:
- At the national average ($108,352): tax plus Medicare levy ~$24,667, net ~$83,685 per year.
- At the top award rate for cotton ginning Level 5 ($60,127): tax plus Medicare levy ~$9,467, net ~$50,660 per year.
These are rough estimates and do not include the tax-free threshold, offsets, or deductions. The ATO provides the official tax rates.
Where to Go for More Information
If you have a specific salary figure for Bryce Cotton, you can place it on the line to see how it compares to the national average, state averages, and medians. For industry-specific medians, visit the industry medians page. The data on this site comes from the ABS, Fair Work, and the ATO, and we update it when new releases are available.
Summary
While a precise salary for Bryce Cotton is not published, the national full-time average of $108,352 serves as a key benchmark. Minimum award rates in the cotton ginning industry range from about $52,795 to $60,127 per year, well below the average. Cotton growers tend to work longer hours, but their median earnings are not available. For any salary, the take-home amount depends on tax and the Medicare levy. Use the tools on this site to compare any figure against the national line.