Wages in Australia increased 3.40 percent in March of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Between December 2022 and December 2023, wages in Australia grew by around 4.2 percent. Wage growth in recent years has been relatively low in comparison to previous years, in particular in December 2020, which only saw a wage growth of 1.3%. Inflation and CPI outstripping wages While wages have increased in Australia, they have still not matched the rate of inflation, which was sitting at 4.1 percent at the end of 2023, down from a high of 7.8 percent at the end of the previous year. The high cost of goods has also put pressure on the public, with the Consumer Price Index standing at around 136 points, compared to a base year of 2011-12. Rent is on the rise As with many around the world, Australians are also feeling the costs of rent increases. The majority of people in Australia perceive that the cost of rent has risen significantly in their local area. This in turn has seen the government expenditure on rental assistance continue to be high, with around 4.7 billion Australian dollars spent to assist the Australian public in maintaining their housing needs.

Australia Wages Index data was reported at 130.612 2010=100 in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 128.136 2010=100 for 2020. Australia Wages Index data is updated yearly, averaging 98.358 2010=100 from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2021, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 130.612 2010=100 in 2021 and a record low of 65.270 2010=100 in 1998. Australia Wages Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.IMF.IFS: Wages, Labour Cost and Employment Index: Annual.

Wages in Manufacturing in Australia increased to 1740.70 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 1668.60 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages In Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The ATO (Australian Tax Office) made a dataset openly available (see links) showing all the Australian Salary and Wages (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) by detailed occupation (around 1,000) and over 100 SA4 regions. Sole Trader sales and earnings are also provided. This open data (csv) is now packaged into a database (*.sql) with 45 sample SQL queries (backupSQL[date]_public.txt).See more description at related Figshare #datavis record. Versions:V5: Following #datascience course, I have made main data (individual salary and wages) available as csv and Jupyter Notebook. Checksum matches #dataTotals. In 209,xxx rows.Also provided Jobs, and SA4(Locations) description files as csv. More details at: Where are jobs growing/shrinking? Figshare DOI: 4056282 (linked below). Noted 1% discrepancy ($6B) in 2010 wages total - to follow up.#dataTotals - Salary and WagesYearWorkers (M)Earnings ($B) 20028.528520069.4372201010.2481201410.3584#dataTotal - Sole TradersYearWorkers (M)Sales ($B)Earnings ($B)20020.9611320061.0881920101.11122620141.19630#links See ATO request for data at ideascale link below.See original csv open data set (CC-BY) at data.gov.au link below.This database was used to create maps of change in regional employment - see Figshare link below (m9.figshare.4056282).#packageThis file package contains a database (analysing the open data) in SQL package and sample SQL text, interrogating the DB. DB name: test. There are 20 queries relating to Salary and Wages.#analysisThe database was analysed and outputs provided on Nectar(.org.au) resources at: http://118.138.240.130.(offline)This is only resourced for max 1 year, from July 2016, so will expire in June 2017. Hence the filing here. The sample home page is provided here (and pdf), but not all the supporting files, which may be packaged and added later. Until then all files are available at the Nectar URL. Nectar URL now offline - server files attached as package (html_backup[date].zip), including php scripts, html, csv, jpegs.#installIMPORT: DB SQL dump e.g. test_2016-12-20.sql (14.8Mb)1.Started MAMP on OSX.1.1 Go to PhpMyAdmin2. New Database: 3. Import: Choose file: test_2016-12-20.sql -> Go (about 15-20 seconds on MacBookPro 16Gb, 2.3 Ghz i5)4. four tables appeared: jobTitles 3,208 rows | salaryWages 209,697 rows | soleTrader 97,209 rows | stateNames 9 rowsplus views e.g. deltahair, Industrycodes, states5. Run test query under **#; Sum of Salary by SA4 e.g. 101 $4.7B, 102 $6.9B#sampleSQLselect sa4,(select sum(count) from salaryWageswhere year = '2014' and sa4 = sw.sa4) as thisYr14,(select sum(count) from salaryWageswhere year = '2010' and sa4 = sw.sa4) as thisYr10,(select sum(count) from salaryWageswhere year = '2006' and sa4 = sw.sa4) as thisYr06,(select sum(count) from salaryWageswhere year = '2002' and sa4 = sw.sa4) as thisYr02from salaryWages swgroup by sa4order by sa4

Wages in Australia increased to 1510.90 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 1480.90 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of August 2023, the mean weekly earnings of full-time employees in Australia were 1,885.6 Australian dollars. This is an increase of 62 Australian dollars a week.

Key information about Australia Monthly Earnings

• Australia Monthly Earnings stood at 4,026 USD in Nov 2024, compared with the previous figure of 3,903 USD in May 2024
• Australia Monthly Earnings data is updated semiannually, available from May 2012 to Nov 2024, with an average number of 3,740 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 4,560 USD in May 2013 and a record low of 3,344 USD in Nov 2015

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings from Average Weekly Earnings multiplied by 4 and converts it into USD. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Average Weekly Earnings in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings are in biannual frequency, ending in May and November of each year.


Further information about Australia Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Australia Population reached 27 million people in Dec 2023
• Unemployment Rate of Australia increased to 4 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 67 % in Jan 2025

As of August 2023, the Australian Capital Territory had the highest mean weekly earnings of employees, with 1729.4 Australian dollars per week. Tasmania had the lowest mean weekly earnings, at 1358.7 Australian dollars per week.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Wage Rate: All Activities: Hourly for Australia (LCWRTT01AUQ661N) from Q3 1976 to Q3 2023 about Australia, compensation, hours, wages, and rate.

As of August 2023, the median hourly earnings of employees in Australia were 39.5 Australian dollars. Since August 2000, the median hourly earnings of employees in Australia have increased by over 23 Australian dollars.

Australia GDP: Compensation of Employees: Wages & Salaries data was reported at 302,166.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 291,800.000 AUD mn for Sep 2024. Australia GDP: Compensation of Employees: Wages & Salaries data is updated quarterly, averaging 94,886.000 AUD mn from Sep 1983 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 302,166.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 23,608.000 AUD mn in Sep 1983. Australia GDP: Compensation of Employees: Wages & Salaries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.A068: SNA08: Gross Domestic Product: by Income: Current Price.

Minimum Wages in Australia increased to 948 AUD/week in 2025 from 915.90 AUD/week in 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average yearly salary in Australia is around $69,193, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Salaries can vary widely based on profession and location. The following is an overview of the average monthly salaries across various Australian states and territories:

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Earnings: Manufacturing: Hourly for Australia (LCEAMN01AUQ659S) from Q4 1984 to Q4 2024 about Australia, compensation, earnings, hours, and manufacturing.

Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter: South Australia data was reported at 4.000 % in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.700 % for Sep 2024. Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter: South Australia data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.500 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 80 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 1.900 % in Dec 2020. Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter: South Australia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G107: Average Annualized Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: by State.

As of August 2023, the median weekly earnings of employees in Australia were 1,300 Australian dollars. Since August 1975, the median weekly earnings of employees in Australia have increased more than ten-fold.

This dataset provides values for WAGE GROWTH reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The Wage Price Index measures changes in the price of labour services resulting from market pressures, and is unaffected by changes in the quality or quantity of work performed. It is unaffected by changes in the composition of the labour force, hours worked, or changes in characteristics of employees (e.g. work performance). Information about the wage price indexes has been released for each quarter since September 1997. Individual indexes are published for various combinations of state and territory, public and private sectors, and broad industry groups.

The Treasury Forecast: Wage Price Index: YoY data was reported at 3.250 % in 2026. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.250 % for 2025. The Treasury Forecast: Wage Price Index: YoY data is updated yearly, averaging 3.375 % from Jun 1997 (Median) to 2026, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.750 % in 1998 and a record low of 1.250 % in 2021. The Treasury Forecast: Wage Price Index: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of the Treasury. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G088: Wage Price Index: Forecast: Department of the Treasury.