Where a cyber security analyst salary sits against the national full-time average
If you are researching a cyber security analyst salary in Australia, you will not find a single official figure published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS does not break down earnings for every job title. However, you can use broader occupation categories and the national full-time average to get a reliable benchmark.
The national full-time average: your starting point
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings report for May 2026 gives the national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings as $2,083.70. That works out to about $108,352 a year (multiplied by 52 weeks). This is the figure this site uses as the line for full-time workers. Place a salary on the line to see how any amount compares.
For context, the median full-time weekly earnings are lower at about $1,887 (ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025), which is roughly $90,532 a year. The all-employees median (including part-time) is $1,436 a week, or about $74,100 a year.
Using the Professionals category as a proxy
Cyber security analysts are classified as Professionals under the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) reports that Professionals had:
- Average weekly total cash earnings: $2,049.60 (all employees, full-time and part-time combined)
- Average hourly total cash earnings: $64.50
- Median weekly earnings for all employees: not separately published for Professionals, but the overall median for full-time persons is $1,887.
Because the Professionals figure includes part-time workers, the average for full-time cyber security analysts is likely higher than $2,049.60. The average weekly total cash earnings for all full-time persons is $2,130.60, so a full-time cyber security analyst would probably earn above that, given the specialised nature of the role.
How it compares to the line
The national full-time average of $108,352 is a useful benchmark. If a cyber security analyst earns, say, $110,000 a year, that is slightly above the line. If they earn $120,000, they are about $11,648 above the average. The site's chart will show the distance from the line for any salary you enter.
State and territory differences
Earnings vary by location. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings report gives full-time adult ordinary time earnings by state (May 2026, original estimates):
- New South Wales: $2,108.80/week (~$109,658/year)
- Victoria: $2,041.10/week (~$106,137/year)
- Queensland: $2,039.70/week (~$106,064/year)
- South Australia: $1,970.20/week (~$102,450/year)
- Western Australia: $2,227.40/week (~$115,825/year)
- Tasmania: $1,846.30/week (~$96,008/year)
- Northern Territory: $1,984.10/week (~$103,173/year)
- Australian Capital Territory: $2,290.20/week (~$119,090/year)
A cyber security analyst in the ACT or Western Australia may earn above the national average, while one in Tasmania or South Australia may be closer to it. See States and territories for more detail.
Minimum wage and award coverage
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, amounting to about $52,255 a year. Award minimums increased by 4.75%. Cyber security analysts are typically covered by the Professional Employees Award 2020 or an enterprise agreement, which set higher minimum rates. The award rate for a Level 1 professional (graduate) is well above the national minimum, but still below the full-time average.
Tax on a cyber security analyst salary
For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates are:
- Nil 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
- 45% above $190,000
Plus the 2% Medicare levy. A cyber security analyst earning $110,000 would pay about $26,488 in tax and Medicare. The ATO provides a tax calculator for precise figures.
Where to find more occupation-specific data
For a broader look at earnings by job, see Job medians. The ABS also publishes data by industry; cyber security analysts often work in Information Media and Telecommunications, Financial and Insurance Services, or Public Administration. Industry medians can give another angle.
Summary
While the ABS does not publish a dedicated cyber security analyst salary, the available data for Professionals and the national full-time average provide a solid reference. Most full-time cyber security analysts likely earn between $100,000 and $130,000, depending on experience and location. Use the line on this site to see exactly where any salary sits relative to the national average.