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What is the salary? How your pay compares to the national average

The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, about $108,352 per year.

This sits on the Australian full-time average.

Week, hour, and a tax sketch

$2,084 a week · $54.83 an hour if spread over 38 hours

About $83,159 after resident income tax and a 2% Medicare levy.

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What is the salary? Understanding the national average

The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). This is the line that the site uses to compare your salary. If your salary is above this, it is above average; below it is below. But the average is just one measure. The full-time median is about $90,532 (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025). The all-employees median is about $74,100. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, about $52,255 per year on 38 hours.

Factors that move your salary above or below the average

Industry and occupation

Certain industries pay above the national average. For example, mining and professional services tend to be higher. The site provides Industry medians and Job medians to see where your role sits. If you work in a high-paying industry, your salary is likely above the average.

State and territory

State averages vary. For instance, the Australian Capital Territory has the highest full-time average at about $119,090, while Tasmania has the lowest at about $96,008. See States and territories for details. If you live in a high-paying state, your salary may be above the national average.

Gender

Men's full-time ordinary-time average is about $113,412, women's about $100,594. This gap affects comparisons.

Full-time vs part-time

The average is for full-time adults. Part-time or casual workers earn less per week, so they are below the average.

Experience and experience

Senior roles pay more. The average includes all full-time adults, so a junior role may be below, senior above.

Minimum wage and awards

The national minimum wage is $52,255 per year, well below the average. Award minimums rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026. If you are paid at award rates, you are likely below the average.

How the site works

The on-site tool accepts a yearly salary before tax. It shows the weekly and hourly rate on a 38-hour week, plus distance from the average. The figures are based on ABS data.

Conclusion

To know if your salary is above or below the average, compare to the $108,352 average. Use the site's line to see exactly how far above or below.

Questions

What is the salary figure used as the national full-time average?

The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year, based on the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026.

How can I tell if my salary is above or below the average?

The on-site tool shows your yearly salary before tax and displays the weekly and hourly rate on a 38-hour week, plus the distance from the national full-time average. If your salary is above $108,352, it is above average; below that, it is below.

Does the site use the median or minimum wage?

The site uses the average from the ABS. The full-time median is about $90,532 and the all-employees median about $74,100 (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, about $52,255 per year.

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