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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 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.

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

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 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:

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Multimedia Design Australia Ba from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Multimedia Design Australia Ba relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Multimedia Design Australia Ba, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

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.

As of 2023, the mean weekly earnings of employees in Australia with a postgraduate degree were roughly 1,893 Australian dollars. Comparatively, the mean weekly earnings of people without non-school qualifications were less than 1000 Australian dollars.

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.

Employee Income: Average: Western Australia data was reported at 75,363.000 AUD in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 73,026.000 AUD for 2021. Employee Income: Average: Western Australia data is updated yearly, averaging 66,448.500 AUD from Jun 2011 (Median) to 2022, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75,363.000 AUD in 2022 and a record low of 55,079.000 AUD in 2011. Employee Income: Average: Western Australia 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.

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.

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.

Dentistry graduates in Australia received a median salary of approximately 100 thousand Australian dollars, making this profession the highest earning of all study areas in the country in 2022. Despite high employment rates, pharmacy graduates received the lowest median salary at around 52.2 thousand Australian dollars per year.

In 2021 in Australia, the average salary of a senior frontend developer was 100 thousand Australian dollars. By comparison, the average salary for a junior frontend developer was 50 thousand Australian dollars.

Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Current: By ANZSIC 2006: Information Media & Telecommunications data was reported at 3.011 % in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.907 % for Sep 2024. Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Current: By ANZSIC 2006: Information Media & Telecommunications data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.319 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.670 % in Mar 1993 and a record low of 0.000 % in Jun 1992. Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Current: By ANZSIC 2006: Information Media & Telecommunications 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.G104: Average Annualized Wage Increases: ANZSIC.

Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter data was reported at 4.778 % in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.647 % for Sep 2024. Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.726 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.275 % in Jun 1996 and a record low of 2.160 % in Sep 2017. Australia Average Annualised Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: Processed in the Quarter 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.G105: Average Annualized Wage Increases: Federal Agreement: by Sector.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Compensation: Wage Rate: All Activities: Hourly for Australia (LCWRTT01AUA661N) from 1977 to 2022 about Australia, compensation, hours, wages, and rate.