Where the finance broker salary sits against the national full-time average
If you're looking at a finance broker salary in Australia, the most current public figure comes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) via Jobs and Skills Australia. The median full-time weekly earnings for financial brokers (ANZSCO 2221) is $2,576 before tax. That works out to about $133,952 a year (multiplied by 52 weeks). This is a median, meaning half of full-time finance brokers earn more and half earn less.
How it compares to the national full-time average
The national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings is $2,083.70 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026), which is about $108,352 a year. The finance broker median is roughly 24% higher than that average. But remember: the national figure is an average, not a median. Averages can be influenced by very high or low earners. The all-occupations full-time median is lower, at about $1,741 per week (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025), so finance brokers sit well above the typical full-time worker.
What the data covers
The $2,576 figure comes from the ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised for the financial brokers occupation. It includes full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. It excludes part-time workers, managers, and junior rates. That makes it a good benchmark for a typical experienced finance broker, but it won't capture everyone in the role.
State and territory differences
While there's no state-by-state breakdown for finance brokers, you can use the state full-time averages as a rough guide. According to the ABS Average Weekly Earnings (May 2026):
- New South Wales: $109,658 per year
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- South Australia: $102,450
- Western Australia: $115,825
- Tasmania: $96,008
- Northern Territory: $103,173
- Australian Capital Territory: $119,090
Finance brokers in states with higher overall averages, like Western Australia and the ACT, may earn more, but individual experience, firm size, and specialisation matter more. See the full state breakdown.
Tax on a finance broker salary
For the 2026–27 financial year, the 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 a 2% Medicare levy (before any reductions). A finance broker earning the median $133,952 would fall into the 30% bracket for most of their income, with a portion in the 37% bracket. After tax and Medicare, take-home pay would be roughly $96,000–$100,000 depending on deductions. Use our line tool to see your after-tax pay.
How the figures are set
The national full-time average is from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings series, released twice a year (May and November). The finance broker median is from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is less frequent. Jobs and Skills Australia publishes occupation profiles using that data. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, which is far below the finance broker median. Learn more about how the figures are set.
What this means for your salary check
If you're a finance broker, your pay is likely above the national full-time average. But the median is a guide, not a guarantee. Your actual salary depends on your experience, location, employer, and whether you work in commodities trading, finance broking, insurance broking, or another speciality. The ABS data shows that 85% of financial brokers work full-time, and the average full-time hours are 45 per week, slightly above the national average of 44 hours.
Other benchmarks
- All employees median: about $74,100 per year (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025)
- Full-time adult average (men): $113,412 per year
- Full-time adult average (women): $100,594 per year
- National minimum wage: $52,255 per year on 38 hours
Finance brokers earn well above all these benchmarks. Compare with other job medians.
A note on averages vs medians
The national full-time average ($108,352) is higher than the all-occupations full-time median ($90,532) because high earners pull the average up. For finance brokers, the median is $133,952, which is above the national average. That suggests finance broking is a relatively high-paying field even at the middle of the distribution. If an average were published, it would likely be even higher, but the ABS does not release that figure for this occupation.
Final takeaway
The finance broker salary, as measured by the median, sits comfortably above the Australian full-time average. Use the figures here as a starting point, and check the Jobs and Skills Australia profile for more detail. Remember that the data is from May 2025, so it may not reflect the most recent pay rises.