Pauline Hanson's parliamentary salary
Senator Pauline Hanson's base salary as a senator is $239,270 per year, according to data from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority and reported by Plain Politics. This is the standard base salary for all senators, set by the Remuneration Tribunal. In addition, she receives an electorate allowance of $39,700 per year to cover costs of representing Queensland.
How this compares to the Australian full-time average
The national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings, as measured by the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026, is $2,083.70 per week. That works out to about $108,352 per year (multiplying by 52 weeks). Senator Hanson's base salary of $239,270 is more than double that average. It is also significantly above the full-time median of about $90,532 and the all-employees median of about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025).
Where she sits in the earnings distribution
At $239,270, Senator Hanson's salary places her well into the top few percent of Australian earners. For context, the top marginal tax rate of 45% (plus 2% Medicare levy) applies to income above $190,000 in 2026-27. Her salary exceeds that threshold, meaning she pays the highest marginal rate on a portion of her income. The average full-time worker, earning around $108,352, is in the 30% tax bracket (plus Medicare levy).
State comparison
Senator Hanson represents Queensland, where the full-time average is about $106,064 per year. Her salary is more than double the state average. Even in the highest-paying state or territory, the Australian Capital Territory with a full-time average of about $119,090, her salary is still roughly double.
How parliamentary pay is set
Parliamentarians' salaries are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, an independent body. The base salary for all senators and members is the same, with additional allowances for ministers, opposition officeholders, and the Speaker. The electorate allowance is a separate payment to cover expenses like travel and office costs, not a salary top-up.
Other earnings context
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, amounting to about $52,255 per year. Award minimums rose by 4.75% at the same time. Senator Hanson's salary is over 4.5 times the minimum wage.
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Conclusion
Senator Pauline Hanson's base salary of $239,270 is well above the national full-time average of $108,352, reflecting the compensation set for federal parliamentarians. While her pay is public, it is important to note that it is determined by an independent tribunal and is the same for all senators.