Where does Uncle Colin Hunter's salary sit?
The salary of Uncle Colin Hunter is not a figure published in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) or Fair Work data used for this site. Without a specific number, we cannot place it on the line. However, we can explain how any salary—including Uncle Colin Hunter's—would be measured against the national full-time average and what factors might push it above or below.
The national full-time average
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 reports that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week. Multiplied by 52 weeks, that is about $108,352 per year. This is the line used on this site. For comparison, the full-time median (from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, August 2025) is about $90,532 per year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week.
If Uncle Colin Hunter's salary were known, it would be compared directly to $108,352. A salary above that line means it is higher than the average full-time worker; below means it is lower. But averages can be pulled up by high earners, so the median gives a better sense of the typical full-time worker.
What moves a salary above or below the average?
Several factors determine whether a salary sits above or below the national full-time average:
- Industry and occupation: The ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey shows that Managers have median hourly earnings of $69.20 and Professionals $64.50, well above the all-employees median. Technicians and trades workers earn $46.50 per hour. If Uncle Colin Hunter works in a high-paying occupation, his salary is likely above average.
- State or territory: Full-time average earnings vary significantly. The Australian Capital Territory has the highest at about $119,090 per year, followed by Western Australia at $115,825. Tasmania has the lowest at about $96,008. If Uncle Colin Hunter works in the ACT or WA, his salary is more likely to be above the national average.
- Gender: The gender pay gap in full-time ordinary earnings is 11.3% as of May 2026. Men's average full-time ordinary earnings are about $113,412 per year; women's are about $100,594. If Uncle Colin Hunter is a man, his salary is statistically more likely to be above the overall average.
- Method of setting pay: Individual arrangement is the most common method (38.5% of employees), followed by collective agreement (34.6%). Those on individual arrangements often earn more, but it depends on negotiation.
- Full-time vs part-time: The average weekly total earnings for all employees (including part-time) is $1,579.20, or about $82,118 per year. If Uncle Colin Hunter works part-time, his salary would be lower than the full-time average.
How to check where a salary sits
To see how any salary compares, you can place a salary on the line using the tool on this site. Enter a yearly figure before tax, and it will show the weekly and hourly equivalent on a 38-hour week, plus the distance from the full-time average. You can also explore states and territories to see how average earnings differ across Australia.
What if Uncle Colin Hunter's salary is not known?
If the salary is not publicly available—for example, if Uncle Colin Hunter is a private individual or a fictional character—then we cannot give a precise comparison. The ABS does not collect data on named individuals. Fair Work publishes award rates but not individual salaries. The ATO publishes tax statistics by income bracket but not by name.
In that case, the best approach is to estimate based on known factors: industry, occupation, location, and whether the role is covered by an award or enterprise agreement. For example, if Uncle Colin Hunter is a manager in the mining industry in Western Australia, his salary is likely well above the national average. If he works in retail or hospitality in Tasmania, it may be below.
The role of the minimum wage and awards
Award minimums rose by 4.75% from 1 July 2026. The national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour. If Uncle Colin Hunter is an award-covered employee, his salary must be at least the applicable award rate. Many awards have rates above the national minimum, especially for skilled roles. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides pay calculators for specific awards.
Using the site's tools
This site uses the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026 as its benchmark. The full-time average is updated twice a year (May and November). Medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is released annually. The minimum wage is set by Fair Work and updated each July.
To understand where a salary sits, you can also look at job medians or industry medians for more specific comparisons. For general guidance on how the figures are set, see How the figures are set.
Summary
Uncle Colin Hunter's salary is not available from the sources used on this site. If it were, it would be compared to the national full-time average of $108,352 per year. Factors such as occupation, state, gender, and employment type would determine whether it is above or below that line. Without a figure, the best approach is to estimate using known characteristics or to use the site's tools to test hypothetical salaries.