Lucas Herrington Salary: Not Publicly Reported
A specific figure for Lucas Herrington’s salary is not available in any public source, including the ABS, Fair Work, or the ATO. Without a published number, it is impossible to place it on the national line. However, the question raises a useful point: why might someone’s pay sit above or below the national full-time average? The answer often lies in the state where they work and the award or agreement that covers their role.
The National Full-Time Average
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 puts the national full-time adult ordinary-time average at $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year. This is the line used on this site. It is an average of all full-time adult employees, not a median or a minimum. For comparison, the full-time median is about $90,532, 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 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week.
How State Averages Shift the Line
State full-time averages differ from the national figure because of differences in industry mix, cost of living, and local labour demand. For example:
- New South Wales: about $109,658
- Victoria: about $106,137
- Queensland: about $106,064
- 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
These figures are from the same ABS survey. If Lucas Herrington worked in Western Australia, his salary would likely be higher than the national average, reflecting the mining and resources sector. In Tasmania, it would be lower, reflecting a different economic structure. See States and territories for more detail.
How Awards and Agreements Move Pay
Beyond location, the method of setting pay can push a salary away from the average. The ABS Employee Earnings survey for May 2025 shows that employees on award-only rates earned an average of $922 per week, while those on collective agreements earned $1,746, and those on individual arrangements earned $1,876. The national minimum wage and award minimums rose by 4.75% from 1 July 2026, but many employees earn above the minimum.
If Lucas Herrington’s role is covered by a specific award—say, the Clerks Award or the Professional Employees Award—his pay would be tied to that award’s classification and rates. Award rates are often lower than the national full-time average, especially for entry-level roles. Conversely, if he is on an individual contract or a collective agreement in a high-paying industry, his salary could exceed the average.
The Gender Pay Gap and Compositional Effects
The ABS notes that the gender pay gap in average weekly ordinary full-time earnings fell to 11.3% in May 2026, the lowest on record. Men’s full-time ordinary-time average is about $113,412; women’s is about $100,594. This gap is partly due to occupational and industry differences. If Lucas Herrington is male, his salary might be closer to the male average; if female, closer to the female average. But without a published figure, this is speculation.
What This Means for the National Line
The national line of $108,352 is a useful benchmark, but it hides a lot of variation. A salary can be above or below the line because of state, award, industry, or individual negotiation. The Job medians page shows how different occupations compare. The Industry medians page shows industry-level differences. For a deeper look at how the figures are set, see How the figures are set.
Conclusion
Lucas Herrington’s salary is not publicly available. If it were, we could compare it to the national full-time average and explain the gap using state and award factors. Until then, the best guide is to understand that the national line is an average, not a target, and that many legitimate reasons can move a salary away from it.