Business analyst salary in Australia
If you are looking for a single official figure for a business analyst salary in Australia, you will not find one from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS does not break out ‘business analyst’ as a separate occupation in its earnings surveys. The closest published category is Professionals, which includes business analysts along with many other roles. In May 2025, the average weekly total cash earnings for all Professionals was $2,049.60 – that is for full-time and part-time workers combined.
How this site works
This site compares any salary you enter against the national full-time adult ordinary-time average published by the ABS. For May 2026, that average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (multiplied by 52). We also show your salary as a weekly amount (based on a 38‑hour week) and an hourly rate, and we calculate how far above or below the line you sit.
If you are a business analyst, your actual pay may be higher or lower than the national average depending on your industry, experience, and location. The ABS data gives you a benchmark, not a target.
Using the Professionals average as a guide
Because business analysts are classified as Professionals, the average for that group is a useful starting point. At $2,049.60 per week, the Professionals average is slightly below the national full-time average of $2,083.70. However, the Professionals figure includes part‑time workers, so the full‑time equivalent for business analysts is likely higher. The median weekly earnings for all employees (full‑time and part‑time) was $1,436 in August 2025, and the full‑time median was about $1,741 per week (based on the ABS Employee Earnings survey).
State and territory differences
Where you work matters. The ABS publishes state‑by‑state full‑time averages (May 2026). For example:
- New South Wales: $109,658 per year
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- Western Australia: $115,825
- Australian Capital Territory: $119,090
Business analysts in Canberra or Perth may earn more than the national average, while those in Tasmania or South Australia may earn less. You can see all state figures on our States and territories page.
How your salary is taxed
If you earn the national full‑time average of $108,352, your 2026–27 tax would be roughly:
- Nil on the first $18,200
- 15% on the next $26,800 (to $45,000)
- 30% on the next $63,352 (to $108,352)
- Plus the 2% Medicare levy
This is a simplified calculation. Use our tool to see your take‑home pay after tax and Medicare.
Other benchmarks
- National minimum wage (from 1 July 2026): $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, $52,255 per year.
- All‑employees median (August 2025): $1,436 per week, about $74,672 per year.
- Full‑time median (August 2025): about $1,741 per week, $90,532 per year.
A business analyst salary is typically above the all‑employees median and often above the national full‑time average, especially in senior roles or in high‑paying industries like mining or IT.
Where to find more detail
For a deeper look at how salaries vary by occupation, visit our Job medians page. You can also Place a salary on the line to see exactly where your pay sits against the national average.
A note on sources
All averages in this article come from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey (May 2026) and the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025). The minimum wage is from Fair Work’s 2026–27 determination. Tax rates are from the ATO for 2026–27. We do not invent precise figures where the ABS does not publish them.