Mat Tinkler Salary: How It Compares to the National Full-Time Average
Mat Tinkler is a well-known Australian businessman and former rugby league player, but his exact salary is not a matter of public record in the sources we use. The ABS, Fair Work, and the ATO do not publish individual executive or athlete pay. Without a confirmed figure, we cannot place Mat Tinkler's salary on the line. However, we can use the national full-time average as a benchmark to understand where any salary sits.
The National Full-Time Average
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes Average Weekly Earnings twice a year. The latest release, for May 2026, shows that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week. Annualised over 52 weeks, that is about $108,352. This is the line on this site. Place a salary on the line to see how it compares.
For context, the full-time median weekly earnings (from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, August 2025) are lower: $1,887 per week for full-time employees, or about $98,124 a year. The all-employees median (including part-time) is $1,436 per week, about $74,672 a year. These medians give a more typical picture than the average, which can be pulled up by high earners.
State-by-State Averages
Full-time average earnings vary across Australia. The ABS data for May 2026 shows the following annualised figures (based on state full-time ordinary-time averages):
- New South Wales: $109,658
- 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
If Mat Tinkler's salary were known, it would likely be compared to these state benchmarks. The ACT and Western Australia have the highest averages, partly due to public sector and mining industry concentrations. States and territories provides more detail on regional differences.
Resident Take-Home Sketch
Using the 2026–27 resident tax rates and the Medicare levy, we can sketch what a full-time earner on the national average takes home. For a salary of $108,352:
- Tax-free threshold: first $18,200 taxed at 0%
- Next $26,800 (up to $45,000) taxed at 15% = $4,020
- Next $90,000 (up to $135,000) taxed at 30% = $27,000 (but only $63,352 of this bracket is used, so $63,352 × 30% = $19,005.60)
- Total tax: $4,020 + $19,005.60 = $23,025.60
- Medicare levy (2%): $2,167.04
- Total deductions: $25,192.64
- Take-home pay: about $83,159 per year, or $1,599 per week.
This is a rough estimate; individual circumstances (HELP debt, private health insurance, etc.) will change the outcome. The ATO provides the official tax rates.
Where Does Mat Tinkler Fit?
Mat Tinkler is best known for his involvement in mining, horse racing, and previously as owner of the Newcastle Knights NRL club. While no public salary figure exists, it is reasonable to assume his earnings are well above the national average. Executives in mining and resources often earn significantly more, especially if they hold board positions or have ownership stakes. However, without a confirmed number, we cannot give a precise comparison.
If you have a salary figure for Mat Tinkler from a reliable public source (such as a company annual report or a court document), you can enter it into the tool on this site to see where it sits against the line. How the figures are set explains the methodology behind the averages.
Minimum Wage and Award Rates
For context, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for a 38-hour week, annualising to about $52,255. Award minimums rose by 4.75% in the same review. The Fair Work Ombudsman sets these rates. Most employees are covered by awards or enterprise agreements that pay more than the minimum.
Conclusion
Mat Tinkler's salary is not published in the sources we rely on, so we cannot place it on the line. The national full-time average of $108,352 serves as a useful reference point. If you have a salary to compare, use the tool on this site. For more on how salaries are measured, see Guides and About this site.