Where does a senior business analyst salary sit against the Australian full-time average?
If you are a senior business analyst in Australia, you might be wondering how your pay compares to the national benchmark. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) does not publish a specific salary for this role, but we can use the available data to give you a clear picture of where typical earnings fall relative to the national full-time average.
The national full-time average: the line to beat
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings report for May 2026 shows that full-time adult ordinary time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week. That works out to about $108,352 a year (multiplying by 52 weeks). This figure is the line used on this site to show how far your salary is above or below the typical full-time worker.
For context, the full-time median – the middle point where half earn more and half earn less – is about $90,532 a year, based on the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey from August 2025. The all-employees median (including part-time workers) is about $74,100. So the average is pulled up by higher earners, and a senior business analyst salary is likely to be well above both medians.
What the ABS says about professionals
The closest occupation category to senior business analyst is 'Professionals'. In the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey for May 2025, professionals had average weekly total cash earnings of $2,049.60. That is about $106,579 a year – slightly below the national full-time average of $108,352. However, this figure includes all professionals, from junior to senior, and includes part-time workers. A senior business analyst would typically earn more than the professional average.
If we look at non-managerial professionals only, the average hourly total cash earnings were $64.50, with average weekly hours paid of 32.1. That gives a weekly figure of about $2,070, or $107,640 a year. Again, this is a broad average and does not reflect the seniority or industry specialisation of a senior business analyst.
How your salary compares by state
The national full-time average varies by state and territory. Here are the full-time adult ordinary time earnings for May 2026 (annualised):
- 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 you work in Western Australia or the ACT, the average is higher, so a senior business analyst salary may need to be stronger to stay above the line. In Tasmania, the average is lower, meaning even a moderate salary might exceed the state average. You can explore state comparisons on the States and territories page.
Using the tool to see where you stand
The on-site tool accepts a yearly salary before tax and shows you the equivalent weekly and hourly amounts based on a 38-hour week. It then calculates the distance from the national full-time average of $108,352. This gives you an instant sense of whether your pay is above or below the line. Place a salary on the line to try it.
Award coverage and minimum wages
Many senior business analysts are covered by the Professional Employees Award or the Clerks – Private Sector Award, depending on their industry and duties. Fair Work's Modern Awards Pay Database contains the minimum rates for classifications under these awards. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week (about $52,255 a year). Award minimums increased by 4.75% in the 2026 Annual Wage Review. However, senior business analysts are almost always paid above award rates, so these are a floor rather than a target.
Industry context
Business analysts are employed across many industries. The ABS data for May 2025 shows that the highest-paying industries for non-managerial employees are Mining (average hourly $74.10), Electricity, gas, water and waste services ($63.80), and Professional, scientific and technical services (not separately shown but likely high). If you work in mining or finance, your salary is likely to be above the national average. You can see industry medians on the Industry medians page.
Tax on a senior business analyst salary
For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are:
- Nil on the first $18,200
- 15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
- 30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
- 37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
- 45% on income above $190,000
Plus a Medicare levy of 2% (before any reductions). For example, on a salary of $120,000, the tax would be approximately $29,467 plus Medicare $2,400, leaving about $88,133 after tax. The ATO provides a tax calculator for precise figures.
Summary
While the ABS does not publish a specific salary for senior business analysts, the available data suggests that a typical senior business analyst earns around or above the national full-time average of $108,352. The professional average of $106,579 is a useful reference point, but your actual salary will depend on your industry, experience, and location. Use the tool on this site to see exactly where your pay sits on the line.