Reece Walsh Salary and the National Full-Time Average
Reece Walsh is a professional rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. His exact salary is not publicly disclosed, as player contracts are generally private. However, we can place his potential earnings in context using the latest national benchmarks from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Fair Work.
The National Full-Time Average
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 reports that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings are $2,083.70 per week. Multiplied by 52 weeks, that comes to about $108,352 per year. This is the line used by Average line as the reference point. It is an average, not a median, and it covers all full-time adults across all industries and occupations.
For comparison, the full-time median earnings (from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, August 2025) are about $90,532 per year, and the all-employees median (including part-time and casual) is about $74,100. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week, which equates to roughly $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week (Fair Work).
Where Reece Walsh's Salary Might Sit
While we do not have a confirmed figure for Reece Walsh, NRL player salaries are generally well above the national average. Top-tier players in the NRL often earn between $500,000 and $1 million or more per season, depending on their contract, experience, and performance. Even a lower-tier NRL contract would likely exceed the national full-time average. If Reece Walsh's salary were known, it would almost certainly place him far above the $108,352 line.
Tax on a Typical NRL Salary
If we assume a hypothetical NRL salary of, say, $600,000 per year, the 2026–27 resident tax rates would apply: 30% on income between $45,001 and $135,000, 37% on income between $135,001 and $190,000, and 45% on income above $190,000. Plus the 2% Medicare levy. The effective tax rate would be around 37–38%, leaving a take-home of roughly $375,000–$380,000. Again, this is illustrative only.
State and Territory Comparisons
The full-time average varies by state. For example, the Australian Capital Territory has the highest average at about $119,090, while Tasmania has the lowest at about $96,008 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). Reece Walsh plays for the Brisbane Broncos, based in Queensland, where the full-time average is about $106,064. That is slightly below the national average, but still a useful benchmark.
How to Use This Information
If you want to see where your own salary sits against the national full-time average, you can place a salary on the line. You can also explore states and territories to see how averages differ across Australia, or check job medians and industry medians for more specific comparisons. For guidance on how the figures are set, see how the figures are set.
The Bottom Line
Reece Walsh's salary is not publicly available, but the national full-time average of $108,352 provides a useful reference point. NRL players typically earn well above this figure. For any salary, the Average line tool helps you see how it compares to the national average, medians, and minimum wage, and gives a rough take-home estimate using current tax rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between average and median? The average (mean) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of people, and can be skewed by very high earners. The median is the middle value when all salaries are lined up, and is often more representative of a typical worker. The ABS publishes both: the full-time average is $108,352, while the full-time median is about $90,532.
How often is the national average updated? The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey is published twice a year, for May and November. The most recent release is for May 2026. The next release will be for November 2026, expected in February 2027.
Does the national average include bonuses and overtime? The ABS average weekly ordinary time earnings measure base pay for ordinary hours, excluding overtime. The average weekly total earnings measure includes overtime and other additional payments. The line used on this site is the ordinary-time figure, which is $2,083.70 per week.