Jim Chalmers salary and the national average
The salary of the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is not a figure that appears in the public datasets used by Average line. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, the Fair Work minimum wage determinations, and the ATO tax tables do not list individual ministerial pay. However, the national full-time average provides a clear benchmark for understanding where any salary sits relative to the broader workforce.
The national full-time average
According to the ABS, full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings reached $2,083.70 in May 2026. That works out to $108,352 a year when multiplied by 52 weeks. The figure grew 3.7% annually, and the Treasury media release notes that average weekly full-time earnings have increased by more than $300 per week since the Albanese Government was elected.
This average is the line on this site. Any salary placed on it will show how far above or below the typical full-time worker it sits. For a public figure like the Treasurer, the absence of a published figure means we can only discuss the benchmark itself.
What would move a salary above or below the average?
Several factors determine whether a pay packet clears the national full-time average. The ABS data breaks earnings down by sector, state, and gender.
Public versus private sector – The public sector full-time average weekly ordinary time earnings are $2,263.10, or about $117,681 a year. That is higher than the national average. The private sector average is $2,034.10 a week ($105,773 a year). Ministerial salaries are set by the Remuneration Tribunal and typically fall in the public sector range, but without the exact figure we cannot confirm where Jim Chalmers' pay lands.
State and territory differences – The Australian Capital Territory has the highest full-time average at $119,090 a year, followed by Western Australia at $115,825. Tasmania is the lowest at $96,008. If the Treasurer's salary were known, it could be compared to these state averages using the States and territories page.
Gender pay gap – The Treasury media release highlights that the gender pay gap has fallen to a record low of 11.3%. Men's full-time average ordinary time earnings are $2,181.00 a week ($113,412 a year), while women's are $1,934.50 ($100,594). The gap persists across industries and occupations.
Medians and minimums – The national full-time median is about $90,532 a year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, or $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week. Award minimums rose 4.75% in the same decision. These lower anchors show how far the average sits above the floor.
Using the site to compare
If you have a salary in mind – whether your own or a hypothetical – you can Place a salary on the line to see its distance from the national full-time average. The tool converts the yearly figure to a weekly amount on a 38-hour week and shows the gap in dollars and percentage terms.
For a deeper look at how earnings vary by location, the States and territories page lists every jurisdiction's full-time average. The ACT leads, while Tasmania trails. Industry and occupation medians are also available on their respective pages.
Tax and take-home pay
Once a salary is known, the ATO's 2026–27 resident tax rates apply: nil up to $18,200, 15% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above that, plus the 2% Medicare levy. The Treasury media release notes that the average full-time worker receives tax cuts of more than $60 per week or almost $3,175 per year once fully implemented. These cuts affect the after-tax comparison but not the gross salary line.
Conclusion
Jim Chalmers' salary is not a published figure in the sources relied on here. The national full-time average of $108,352 a year remains the key benchmark. Whether a salary is above or below that line depends on sector, state, occupation, and hours. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, provides the most current snapshot of where the typical full-time worker stands.