Where the support coordinator salary sits against the national average
If you work as a support coordinator in Australia, your pay is likely to fall below the national full-time average. The average base salary reported on job sites is about $87,721 a year, which is roughly $20,600 less than the ABS full-time adult ordinary-time average of $108,352 (based on $2,083.70 a week, multiplied by 52). That gap means support coordinators earn about 19% less than the typical full-time worker.
National benchmarks
The ABS publishes two key measures of earnings. The full-time adult ordinary-time average is the figure we use as the line on this site. For May 2026 it stood at $2,083.70 a week, or $108,352 a year. The full-time median – the middle point where half earn more and half earn less – was about $90,532 a year (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025). The support coordinator average sits between these two: above the median but below the mean. That is common for roles that are not in the highest-paying industries.
For context, the all-employees median (including part-time and casual workers) was about $74,100 a year. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, or $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week. Support coordinators typically earn well above the minimum, but the role is not among the top-paying occupations.
State and territory differences
Pay for support coordinators varies by location, just like the overall labour market. According to job postings, the highest average salaries are in Alice Springs ($100,689), Joondalup ($98,999), and Darwin ($95,044). These are above the national support coordinator average but still below the national full-time average.
State full-time averages from the ABS show a wide range: Place a salary on the line to see how your state compares. For example:
- 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
A support coordinator earning $87,721 would be below the state average in every jurisdiction except Tasmania, where the state average is $96,008 – still about $8,300 higher. The gap is largest in the ACT ($31,369) and Western Australia ($28,104).
Industry and sector context
The ABS does not publish a separate average for support coordinators, but the role typically falls within health care and social assistance. That industry had a full-time adult ordinary-time average of $2,037.20 a week (about $105,934 a year) in May 2026 – slightly below the all-industries average. The public sector in that industry pays higher ($2,474.10 a week) than the private sector ($1,875.50). Many support coordinator roles are in the community sector, which may be funded by the NDIS and subject to award rates.
How pay is set
Support coordinator salaries are often determined by individual arrangements or enterprise agreements. The ABS reports that 38.5% of all employees have pay set by individual arrangement, and 34.6% by collective agreement. For support coordinators, the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (the SCHADS Award) is common. From 1 July 2026, award minimums rose by 4.75%, following the Annual Wage Review. A support coordinator classified under the award would have a minimum rate depending on their level, but the market average of $87,721 is well above award minimums.
What $87,721 means after tax
Using the 2026–27 resident tax rates, a support coordinator earning $87,721 would pay:
- Nil tax on the first $18,200
- 15% on the next $26,800 ($4,020)
- 30% on the remaining $42,721 ($12,816.30)
- Plus the 2% Medicare levy ($1,754.42)
Total tax and Medicare: about $18,590.72, leaving a take-home of roughly $69,130 a year, or $1,329 a week. That is about $754 a week less than the gross full-time average of $2,083.70.
How to use this information
If you are a support coordinator looking to negotiate a raise or compare job offers, the national full-time average is a useful benchmark. You can Place a salary on the line to see exactly where your pay sits. For a deeper look at how your role compares across industries, see Industry medians. Remember that the $87,721 figure is an average from job postings, not an official statistic – your actual pay may depend on experience, location, and employer.
The bottom line
Support coordinators earn a solid income that is above the national minimum wage and close to the full-time median, but still below the full-time average. The gap is driven by the high earnings in sectors like mining, finance, and professional services. If you work in a high-paying state like Western Australia or the ACT, the difference is even larger. Understanding where your salary sits on the line can help you make informed career decisions.