In 2024, the average annual wage in Australia had reached ******* Australian dollars. Since 2000, the average wage in Australia has increased by around ****** Australian dollars. Since 2018, the average wage in Australia has remained fairly stagnant.

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.

Key information about Australia Household Income per Capita

• Australia Annual Household Income per Capita reached 30,914.027 USD in Jun 2020, compared with the previous value of 34,767.371 USD in Jun 2018.
• Australia Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Jun 1995 to Jun 2020, with an averaged value of 25,207.153 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 43,819.349 USD in Jun 2012 and a record low of 15,753.318 USD in Jun 2001.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Australia grew 4.217 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Weekly Average Household Income multiplied by 52, annual Number of Household and quarterly Total Population and converts it into USD. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Average Household Income in local currency, Number of Household and Total Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income per Capita is in annual frequency, ending in June of each year. Household Income per Capita prior to 2008 based on 2017-2018 price.

Wages in Australia increased to 1542.30 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2025 from 1510.90 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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 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.

Dentistry graduates in Australia received a median salary of approximately **** thousand Australian dollars, making this profession the highest earning of all study areas in the country in 2023. Despite high employment rates, pharmacy graduates received the lowest median salary at around **** thousand Australian dollars per year.

Between March 2024 and March 2025, wages in Australia declined by around 0.6 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 2.4 percent at the end of 2024, down from a high of 7.8 percent at the end of 2022. The high cost of goods has also put pressure on the public, with the Consumer Price Index standing at around 139.4 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.

Wages in Manufacturing in Australia decreased to 1715.50 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2025 from 1740.70 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages In Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Median: Multiple Family data was reported at 2,654.000 AUD in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,480.000 AUD for 2010. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Median: Multiple Family data is updated yearly, averaging 2,167.000 AUD from Jun 2004 (Median) to 2012, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,654.000 AUD in 2012 and a record low of 1,787.000 AUD in 2004. Australia Weekly Gross Income: 2011-12p: Median: Multiple Family 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.H031: Survey of Income and Housing: Gross Household Income: by Family Composition.

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.

Between March 2024 and March 2025, wages in the Australian Capital Territory grew by an average of 3.9 percent. Average wage growth across all states and territories measured around 3.4 percent during the time period. New South Wales experienced the lowest average wage growth during the period, with 3.1 percent.

This data relates to the average annual family income of broadacre and dairy farm properties which responded to the ABARE annual farm survey over a three year period from 1996 -1997 to 1998 -1999. Average annual family income is calculated as the family share of farm income plus any wages (that are included as farm costs for taxation assessment) paid to the owner manager, spouse and dependant children, plus all off-farm income of owner manager and spouse. The data is reported at the Statistical Division (SD) level for Australia. This data relates to broadacre and dairy farms run by owner managers and has been collected by annual farm survey interview and is supplemented by information in the farm accounts. The data is presented at a scale of 25000000. The following attributes are contained within the dataset; Sd code a a unique 3 digit code for Statistical Divisions (SD), Sd name a the name of the Statistical Division (SD), Faminc a the average annual farm family income for the period 1996-1997 to 1998-1999. RSE a the relative standard error of the average farm equity ratio for the period 1996-1997 to 1998-1999. Ag_land_ha a hectares of agricultural land use in the Statistical Division (SD). Note that metropolitan areas are assigned a value of -99999, whilst areas with no data are assigned a value of -88888.

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Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income data was reported at 421,840.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 435,293.000 AUD mn for Sep 2024. Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income data is updated quarterly, averaging 72,770.500 AUD mn from Sep 1959 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 262 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 435,293.000 AUD mn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 2,931.000 AUD mn in Jun 1960. Australia Household Income: Gross Disposable Income 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.A287: SNA08: Household Saving Ratio and Household Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Au Sable town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Au Sable town population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 94.74% of the total residents in Au Sable town. Notably, the median household income for White households is $102,045. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $102,045.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Au Sable town.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Au Sable town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Au Train township. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Au Train township, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $45,650 for males and $21,181 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Au Train township. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 46 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 54%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the township of Au Train township.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Au Train township, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $62,500, while females earned $42,350, leading to a 32% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 68 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.

Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Au Train township, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Au Train township median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Australia Employee Income: Average: Queensland data was reported at 67,160.000 AUD in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 64,570.000 AUD for 2021. Australia Employee Income: Average: Queensland data is updated yearly, averaging 56,946.500 AUD from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2022, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67,160.000 AUD in 2022 and a record low of 47,930.000 AUD in 2011. Australia Employee Income: Average: Queensland 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.G064: Employee Income.

In the 2018 financial year, the average gross weekly household income in New South Wales, Australia was 2,445 Australian dollars and an equivalized disposable income of 1,232 Australian dollars. The state or territory with the lowest gross income and the only one with an average gross income below 2,000 Australian dollars was Tasmania.

This report analyses average weekly gross earnings for all workers over 15 years of age, in all industries across Australia. Income in this report is defined as current and regular cash payments and excludes amounts that are salary sacrificed like the value of cars, laptops, phones, employer-provided childcare and employer superannuation contributions. The data for this report is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and is measured in seasonally adjusted current dollars per financial year.

This dataset presents aggregated data regarding employee jobs and median employee income per job, classified by industry subdivision at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2). The data spans over the 2017-18 financial year and is aggregated to the 2016 SA2 boundaries.

Jobs in Australia provide aggregate statistics and are sourced from the Linked Employer-Employee Dataset (LEED). It provides new information about filled jobs in Australia, the people who hold them, and their employers. An 'employee Job' refers to a job for which the occupant receives remuneration in wages, salary, payment in kind, or piece rates. This excludes self-employment jobs held by Owner-Managers of Unincorporated Enterprises (OMUE).

The job counts in this release differ from the filled job estimates from other sources such as the Australian Labour Account and the Labour Force Australia. The Jobs in Australia release provides insights into all jobs held throughout the year, while the Labour Account data provides the number of filled jobs at a point-in-time each quarter (and annually for the financial year reference period), and Labour Force Survey data measures the number of people employed each month.

For more information on the release please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics

This release provides statistics on the number and nature of jobs, the people who hold them, and their employers. These statistics can be used to understand regional labour markets or to identify the impact of major changes in local communities. The release also provides new insights into the number of jobs people hold, the duration of jobs, and the industries and employment income of concurrent jobs.

The scope of these data includes individuals who submitted an individual tax return to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), individuals who had a Pay As You Go (PAYG) payment summary issued by an employer and their employers.

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data. The following additional changes were made:

• Where data was not published for confidential reasons, "np" in the original data, the records have been set to null.

• Total values may be higher than the sum of the published components due to this confidentialisation.