Australia’s highest-paying jobs
With the soaring cost of living, the spotlight is on salaries as a vital tool for attracting and retaining the best talent. So how competitive is your offer?
Toggle through the table below to discover the highest-paying jobs in your industry.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information & Communication Technology | Head of Technology | $223,726 | 22% |
| 2 | Healthcare & Medical | Anaesthetist | $222,004 | 5% |
| 3 | Healthcare & Medical | General Practitioner | $218,268 | 6% |
| 4 | Healthcare & Medical | Psychiatrist | $211,766 | 4% |
| 5 | Banking & Financial Services | Director | $209,688 | 5% |
| 6 | Construction | Project Director | $204,889 | 6% |
| 7 | Healthcare & Medical | Medical Practitioner | $204,813 | 10% |
| 8 | Healthcare & Medical | Staff Specialist | $204,214 | 5% |
| 9 | Information & Communication Technology | Program Director | $202,292 | 8% |
| 10 | Engineering | Technical Director | $202,076 | 0% |
| 11 | Construction | Commercial Manager | $198,625 | 2% |
| 12 | Healthcare & Medical | Visiting Medical Officer | $197,099 | 11% |
| 13 | Healthcare & Medical | Radiologist | $195,649 | -7% |
| 14 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | General Manager | $193,116 | 12% |
| 15 | Accounting | Chief Financial Officer | $189,559 | 0% |
| 16 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Superintendent | $186,460 | 2% |
| 17 | Information & Communication Technology | Application Architect | $186,000 | 14% |
| 18 | Information & Communication Technology | Integration Architect | $184,324 | 19% |
| 19 | Information & Communication Technology | PMO Manager | $183,627 | 9% |
| 20 | Information & Communication Technology | Director | $182,761 | -6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting | Chief Financial Officer | $189,559 | 0% |
| 2 | Accounting | Head of Finance | $179,661 | -1% |
| 3 | Accounting | Finance Director | $172,526 | 0% |
| 4 | Accounting | Commercial Manager | $170,636 | 9% |
| 5 | Accounting | Project Manager | $161,645 | 18% |
| 6 | Accounting | Financial Planning and Analysis Manager | $158,602 | 0% |
| 7 | Accounting | Reporting Manager | $156,939 | 4% |
| 8 | Accounting | Financial Controller | $152,287 | 5% |
| 9 | Accounting | Taxation Manager | $146,863 | 1% |
| 10 | Accounting | Secretary | $141,600 | 3% |
| 11 | Accounting | Finance Manager | $137,225 | 4% |
| 12 | Accounting | Audit Manager | $136,825 | 4% |
| 13 | Accounting | Accounting Manager | $133,544 | -1% |
| 14 | Accounting | Business Services Manager | $132,051 | 5% |
| 15 | Accounting | Business Advisory Manager | $130,803 | 2% |
| 16 | Accounting | Cost Controller | $130,095 | 2% |
| 17 | Accounting | Partner | $127,325 | -2% |
| 18 | Accounting | Service Manager | $126,842 | 1% |
| 19 | Accounting | Payroll Manager | $126,811 | 10% |
| 20 | Accounting | Business Manager | $125,800 | 2% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administration & Office Support | Executive Officer | $105,438 | 8% |
| 2 | Administration & Office Support | Contracts Administrator | $99,920 | 8% |
| 3 | Administration & Office Support | Document Controller | $97,864 | 11% |
| 4 | Administration & Office Support | Operations Manager | $97,696 | 5% |
| 5 | Administration & Office Support | Business Manager | $95,071 | -1% |
| 6 | Administration & Office Support | Contracts Officer | $93,437 | 6% |
| 7 | Administration & Office Support | Service Manager | $91,667 | 14% |
| 8 | Administration & Office Support | Project Officer | $90,612 | 4% |
| 9 | Administration & Office Support | Executive Assistant | $90,597 | 4% |
| 10 | Administration & Office Support | Executive Administration Officer | $85,453 | 14% |
| 11 | Administration & Office Support | Team Leader | $84,966 | -2% |
| 12 | Administration & Office Support | Management Officer | $83,276 | 15% |
| 13 | Administration & Office Support | Site Administrator | $82,046 | 7% |
| 14 | Administration & Office Support | Support Manager | $81,247 | -3% |
| 15 | Administration & Office Support | Team Coordinator | $80,901 | 7% |
| 16 | Administration & Office Support | Program Coordinator | $80,463 | 6% |
| 17 | Administration & Office Support | Practice Manager | $79,600 | 1% |
| 18 | Administration & Office Support | Office Manager | $78,047 | 4% |
| 19 | Administration & Office Support | Administration Supervisor | $77,405 | 2% |
| 20 | Administration & Office Support | Administration Manager | $77,342 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Account Director | $117,631 | 3% |
| 2 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Editor | $87,504 | 8% |
| 3 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Account Manager | $85,445 | 2% |
| 4 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Producer | $82,855 | 3% |
| 5 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Designer | $80,910 | 16% |
| 6 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Writer | $78,890 | 7% |
| 7 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Reporter | $78,274 | 4% |
| 8 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Audio Visual Technician | $77,197 | -1% |
| 9 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Coordinator | $76,386 | 10% |
| 10 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Videographer | $75,307 | 4% |
| 11 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Photographer | $70,896 | 4% |
| 12 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Journalist | $63,878 | -1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banking & Financial Services | Director | $209,688 | 5% |
| 2 | Banking & Financial Services | Associate Director | $167,828 | 0% |
| 3 | Banking & Financial Services | Project Manager | $160,632 | -3% |
| 4 | Banking & Financial Services | Manager | $155,200 | 7% |
| 5 | Banking & Financial Services | Risk Manager | $152,187 | 5% |
| 6 | Banking & Financial Services | Risk and Compliance Manager | $145,788 | 3% |
| 7 | Banking & Financial Services | Compliance Manager | $145,540 | -1% |
| 8 | Banking & Financial Services | Product Manager | $142,848 | 10% |
| 9 | Banking & Financial Services | Partner | $142,576 | 5% |
| 10 | Banking & Financial Services | Business Analyst | $138,410 | 0% |
| 11 | Banking & Financial Services | Business Development Manager | $134,157 | 9% |
| 12 | Banking & Financial Services | Operations Manager | $132,416 | 1% |
| 13 | Banking & Financial Services | Finance Manager | $131,565 | 10% |
| 14 | Banking & Financial Services | Investment Analyst | $131,063 | 8% |
| 15 | Banking & Financial Services | Senior Associate | $127,659 | 10% |
| 16 | Banking & Financial Services | Banking Manager | $126,172 | -4% |
| 17 | Banking & Financial Services | Compliance Specialist | $122,683 | -9% |
| 18 | Banking & Financial Services | Financial Adviser | $119,059 | 6% |
| 19 | Banking & Financial Services | Trader | $117,907 | 19% |
| 20 | Banking & Financial Services | Data Analyst | $117,564 | 6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Centre Manager | $111,057 | -2% |
| 2 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Planner | $103,435 | 24% |
| 3 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Manager | $88,738 | 2% |
| 4 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Team Leader | $85,599 | 3% |
| 5 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Centre Team Leader | $80,246 | -2% |
| 6 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Team Leader | $77,167 | -4% |
| 7 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Supervisor | $75,375 | 8% |
| 8 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Case Manager | $73,854 | 13% |
| 9 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Service Adviser | $69,486 | 7% |
| 10 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Services Officer | $69,370 | 8% |
| 11 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Sales Consultant | $66,610 | 6% |
| 12 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Relationship Officer | $65,084 | 8% |
| 13 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Support Officer | $65,017 | 6% |
| 14 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Appointment Setter | $64,987 | 8% |
| 15 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Services Consultant | $64,827 | 6% |
| 16 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Collections Officer | $64,771 | 9% |
| 17 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Service Coordinator | $64,151 | 0% |
| 18 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Adviser | $63,789 | 10% |
| 19 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Consultant | $63,105 | -1% |
| 20 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Coordinator | $63,015 | 1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Services & Development | Director | $157,960 | 7% |
| 2 | Community Services & Development | General Manager | $144,448 | 0% |
| 3 | Community Services & Development | Project Manager | $112,729 | 3% |
| 4 | Community Services & Development | Operations Manager | $112,432 | 7% |
| 5 | Community Services & Development | Child Protection Practitioner | $110,451 | 11% |
| 6 | Community Services & Development | Regional Manager | $109,039 | 1% |
| 7 | Community Services & Development | Team Manager | $106,550 | 6% |
| 8 | Community Services & Development | Service Manager | $104,510 | 2% |
| 9 | Community Services & Development | Engagement Manager | $104,188 | 2% |
| 10 | Community Services & Development | Delivery Manager | $103,861 | 8% |
| 11 | Community Services & Development | Programme Manager | $102,747 | 0% |
| 12 | Community Services & Development | Area Manager | $100,304 | -5% |
| 13 | Community Services & Development | Occupational Therapist | $99,281 | 13% |
| 14 | Community Services & Development | Practice Leader | $98,490 | 2% |
| 15 | Community Services & Development | Business Development Manager | $97,580 | -6% |
| 16 | Community Services & Development | Registered Nurse | $96,037 | 26% |
| 17 | Community Services & Development | Relationship Manager | $94,847 | 7% |
| 18 | Community Services & Development | Nurse | $94,748 | 22% |
| 19 | Community Services & Development | House Manager | $94,375 | 10% |
| 20 | Community Services & Development | Family Services Practitioner | $94,278 | 16% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | Project Director | $204,889 | 6% |
| 2 | Construction | Commercial Manager | $198,625 | 2% |
| 3 | Construction | Superintendent | $181,533 | -2% |
| 4 | Construction | Design Manager | $177,037 | 0% |
| 5 | Construction | Construction Manager | $172,267 | 2% |
| 6 | Construction | Contracts Manager | $168,119 | 9% |
| 7 | Construction | Health Safety and Environment Manager | $166,722 | 4% |
| 8 | Construction | Safety Manager | $163,465 | 3% |
| 9 | Construction | Delivery Manager | $160,910 | 16% |
| 10 | Construction | Quality Manager | $157,203 | -8% |
| 11 | Construction | Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager | $151,710 | 11% |
| 12 | Construction | Site Manager | $150,147 | 5% |
| 13 | Construction | Project Manager | $147,029 | 3% |
| 14 | Construction | Project Engineer | $145,713 | 3% |
| 15 | Construction | Civil Supervisor | $145,254 | 11% |
| 16 | Construction | Planner | $144,907 | 6% |
| 17 | Construction | Electrical Supervisor | $144,308 | -11% |
| 18 | Construction | Building Consultant | $137,027 | 2% |
| 19 | Construction | Operations Manager | $135,713 | 5% |
| 20 | Construction | Safety Adviser | $135,170 | 4% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulting & Strategy | Director | $177,216 | -8% |
| 2 | Consulting & Strategy | Change Manager | $164,027 | 4% |
| 3 | Consulting & Strategy | Strategy Manager | $162,682 | 5% |
| 4 | Consulting & Strategy | Change Lead | $158,589 | 1% |
| 5 | Consulting & Strategy | Sustainability Manager | $152,190 | 10% |
| 6 | Consulting & Strategy | Change Analyst | $144,718 | 9% |
| 7 | Consulting & Strategy | Specialist | $136,739 | 5% |
| 8 | Consulting & Strategy | Project Manager | $134,970 | 3% |
| 9 | Consulting & Strategy | Management Consultant | $130,358 | 5% |
| 10 | Consulting & Strategy | Adviser | $127,728 | 7% |
| 11 | Consulting & Strategy | Strategic Analyst | $127,232 | 9% |
| 12 | Consulting & Strategy | Consultant | $117,997 | 10% |
| 13 | Consulting & Strategy | Business Analyst | $115,127 | 4% |
| 14 | Consulting & Strategy | Analyst | $113,214 | 5% |
| 15 | Consulting & Strategy | Policy Officer | $107,910 | 0% |
| 16 | Consulting & Strategy | Project Officer | $105,841 | 5% |
| 17 | Consulting & Strategy | Data Analyst | $105,141 | 4% |
| 18 | Consulting & Strategy | Planner | $103,685 | -1% |
| 19 | Consulting & Strategy | Environmental Consultant | $102,922 | 2% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design & Architecture | Design Manager | $156,777 | 8% |
| 2 | Design & Architecture | Planning Officer | $105,173 | 6% |
| 3 | Design & Architecture | Project Architect | $104,082 | 3% |
| 4 | Design & Architecture | Planner | $101,400 | 4% |
| 5 | Design & Architecture | Architect | $99,230 | 7% |
| 6 | Design & Architecture | Landscape Architect | $98,654 | 14% |
| 7 | Design & Architecture | Designer | $91,443 | 5% |
| 8 | Design & Architecture | Documenter | $88,972 | 8% |
| 9 | Design & Architecture | Artist | $81,571 | 13% |
| 10 | Design & Architecture | Architectural Technician | $81,170 | -6% |
| 11 | Design & Architecture | Draftsperson | $78,522 | 4% |
| 12 | Design & Architecture | Graduate of Architecture | $77,124 | 8% |
| 13 | Design & Architecture | Product Developer | $74,249 | -3% |
| 14 | Design & Architecture | Design Assistant | $58,385 | -3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education & Training | Professor | $167,482 | 0% |
| 2 | Education & Training | Principal | $165,536 | 8% |
| 3 | Education & Training | Dean | $162,492 | 9% |
| 4 | Education & Training | Director | $128,971 | 11% |
| 5 | Education & Training | Business Manager | $125,719 | 4% |
| 6 | Education & Training | Training Manager | $119,587 | 17% |
| 7 | Education & Training | Lecturer | $118,282 | 4% |
| 8 | Education & Training | Education Manager | $117,387 | 11% |
| 9 | Education & Training | Project Manager | $115,008 | -3% |
| 10 | Education & Training | Compliance Manager | $114,617 | 18% |
| 11 | Education & Training | Academic | $111,980 | 7% |
| 12 | Education & Training | Operations Manager | $111,533 | 1% |
| 13 | Education & Training | Designer | $107,747 | 5% |
| 14 | Education & Training | Research Fellow | $107,555 | 4% |
| 15 | Education & Training | Specialist | $105,746 | 6% |
| 16 | Education & Training | Psychologist | $104,122 | 12% |
| 17 | Education & Training | Education Officer | $102,303 | 11% |
| 18 | Education & Training | Programme Manager | $97,526 | -1% |
| 19 | Education & Training | Facilitator | $97,512 | 15% |
| 20 | Education & Training | Teacher | $97,455 | 4% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering | Technical Director | $202,076 | 0% |
| 2 | Engineering | Design Manager | $181,225 | 8% |
| 3 | Engineering | Programme Manager | $178,939 | 4% |
| 4 | Engineering | Engineering Manager | $178,089 | 10% |
| 5 | Engineering | Engineering Lead | $159,155 | 5% |
| 6 | Engineering | Assurance Engineer | $151,952 | 4% |
| 7 | Engineering | Operations Manager | $151,832 | 5% |
| 8 | Engineering | Asset Manager | $149,534 | 3% |
| 9 | Engineering | Project Manager | $149,319 | 4% |
| 10 | Engineering | Safety Engineer | $142,300 | 9% |
| 11 | Engineering | Service Manager | $140,733 | 4% |
| 12 | Engineering | Commissioning Engineer | $139,868 | -1% |
| 13 | Engineering | Project Engineer | $139,275 | 3% |
| 14 | Engineering | Reliability Engineer | $138,110 | 11% |
| 15 | Engineering | Systems Engineer | $134,989 | 6% |
| 16 | Engineering | Team Leader | $134,854 | 1% |
| 17 | Engineering | Planning Engineer | $131,336 | 10% |
| 18 | Engineering | Process Engineer | $129,253 | 6% |
| 19 | Engineering | Asset Engineer | $128,558 | 23% |
| 20 | Engineering | Geotechnical Engineer | $127,202 | 11% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Operations Manager | $117,188 | 9% |
| 2 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Veterinarian | $108,414 | 10% |
| 3 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Project Officer | $97,888 | 1% |
| 4 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Agronomist | $97,347 | 13% |
| 5 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Farm Manager | $93,929 | 4% |
| 6 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Team Leader | $87,649 | 3% |
| 7 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Coordinator | $84,600 | -6% |
| 8 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Technical Officer | $83,341 | 14% |
| 9 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Overseer | $75,387 | 3% |
| 10 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Ranger | $73,980 | 4% |
| 11 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Machine Operator | $68,447 | 2% |
| 12 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Horticulturist | $66,262 | 1% |
| 13 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Field Officer | $64,385 | 1% |
| 14 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Leading Hand | $64,065 | 1% |
| 15 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Farmhand | $62,067 | 7% |
| 16 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Horticultural Worker | $61,752 | 18% |
| 17 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Groomer | $59,752 | 5% |
| 18 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Station Hand | $59,562 | 6% |
| 19 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Labourer | $58,709 | 0% |
| 20 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Bush Regenerator | $57,521 | -9% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government & Defence | Executive Director | $180,197 | 9% |
| 2 | Government & Defence | Director | $175,880 | 0% |
| 3 | Government & Defence | Lawyer | $154,071 | 21% |
| 4 | Government & Defence | General Manager | $145,732 | -14% |
| 5 | Government & Defence | Programme Manager | $142,103 | 4% |
| 6 | Government & Defence | Project Manager | $136,568 | 5% |
| 7 | Government & Defence | Contracts Manager | $131,946 | 12% |
| 8 | Government & Defence | Governance Manager | $131,829 | -10% |
| 9 | Government & Defence | Operations Manager | $130,151 | 5% |
| 10 | Government & Defence | Business Analyst | $129,543 | -2% |
| 11 | Government & Defence | Assistant Director | $123,635 | 0% |
| 12 | Government & Defence | Policy Adviser | $123,582 | 7% |
| 13 | Government & Defence | Designer | $118,591 | -6% |
| 14 | Government & Defence | Policy Officer | $113,425 | 4% |
| 15 | Government & Defence | Procurement Officer | $112,662 | 0% |
| 16 | Government & Defence | Policy Analyst | $109,569 | -5% |
| 17 | Government & Defence | Coordinator | $108,908 | 6% |
| 18 | Government & Defence | Data Analyst | $108,038 | -4% |
| 19 | Government & Defence | Team Leader | $106,964 | 6% |
| 20 | Government & Defence | Program Officer | $106,366 | 3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare & Medical | Anaesthetist | $222,004 | 5% |
| 2 | Healthcare & Medical | General Practitioner | $218,268 | 6% |
| 3 | Healthcare & Medical | Psychiatrist | $211,766 | 4% |
| 4 | Healthcare & Medical | Medical Practitioner | $204,813 | 10% |
| 5 | Healthcare & Medical | Staff Specialist | $204,214 | 5% |
| 6 | Healthcare & Medical | Visiting Medical Officer | $197,099 | 11% |
| 7 | Healthcare & Medical | Radiologist | $195,649 | -7% |
| 8 | Healthcare & Medical | Medical Officer | $181,983 | 2% |
| 9 | Healthcare & Medical | Director | $169,870 | -1% |
| 10 | Healthcare & Medical | Dentist | $168,753 | 8% |
| 11 | Healthcare & Medical | Physician | $168,389 | -5% |
| 12 | Healthcare & Medical | Doctor | $165,792 | 1% |
| 13 | Healthcare & Medical | General Manager | $159,964 | 8% |
| 14 | Healthcare & Medical | Consultant | $152,373 | 14% |
| 15 | Healthcare & Medical | Sales Manager | $151,875 | 12% |
| 16 | Healthcare & Medical | Residential Manager | $140,991 | 3% |
| 17 | Healthcare & Medical | Director of Nursing | $140,981 | 8% |
| 18 | Healthcare & Medical | Registrar | $140,310 | -2% |
| 19 | Healthcare & Medical | Specialist | $137,424 | 13% |
| 20 | Healthcare & Medical | Facilities Manager | $133,967 | -1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality & Tourism | General Manager | $112,083 | 5% |
| 2 | Hospitality & Tourism | Village Manager | $108,325 | 4% |
| 3 | Hospitality & Tourism | Operations Manager | $95,394 | 6% |
| 4 | Hospitality & Tourism | Hotel Manager | $88,394 | 11% |
| 5 | Hospitality & Tourism | Motel Manager | $88,022 | -1% |
| 6 | Hospitality & Tourism | Food and Beverage Manager | $83,921 | 9% |
| 7 | Hospitality & Tourism | Park Manager | $82,410 | 0% |
| 8 | Hospitality & Tourism | Service Manager | $82,253 | 3% |
| 9 | Hospitality & Tourism | Manager | $81,851 | 13% |
| 10 | Hospitality & Tourism | Sales Manager | $81,376 | 12% |
| 11 | Hospitality & Tourism | Events Manager | $81,017 | 7% |
| 12 | Hospitality & Tourism | Venue Manager | $80,243 | 4% |
| 13 | Hospitality & Tourism | Gaming Manager | $76,830 | 9% |
| 14 | Hospitality & Tourism | Hospitality Manager | $75,065 | -6% |
| 15 | Hospitality & Tourism | Restaurant and Bar Manager | $74,920 | 5% |
| 16 | Hospitality & Tourism | Sommelier | $74,321 | 4% |
| 17 | Hospitality & Tourism | Restaurant Manager | $73,264 | 7% |
| 18 | Hospitality & Tourism | Office Manager | $73,204 | 5% |
| 19 | Hospitality & Tourism | Kitchen Manager | $73,144 | 8% |
| 20 | Hospitality & Tourism | Functions Manager | $72,552 | 6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Director | $166,325 | -3% |
| 2 | Human Resources & Recruitment | People Manager | $162,868 | 11% |
| 3 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Head of People and Culture | $158,718 | -1% |
| 4 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Project Manager | $145,427 | 18% |
| 5 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Employee Relations Specialist | $144,229 | 10% |
| 6 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Safety Manager | $140,419 | 4% |
| 7 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Health Safety and Environment Manager | $138,976 | 1% |
| 8 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Workplace Relations Officer | $136,076 | 6% |
| 9 | Human Resources & Recruitment | People and Culture Manager | $133,416 | 1% |
| 10 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Work Health and Safety Manager | $131,659 | 13% |
| 11 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Learning and Development Manager | $130,525 | 3% |
| 12 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Acquisition Manager | $128,634 | 1% |
| 13 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Manager | $125,708 | 3% |
| 14 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Business Partner | $123,745 | 4% |
| 15 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Organisational Development Officer | $122,007 | 4% |
| 16 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Specialist | $117,841 | 10% |
| 17 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Talent Acquisition Lead | $117,471 | -5% |
| 18 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Health Safety and Environment Adviser | $116,822 | 11% |
| 19 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Partner | $114,809 | 3% |
| 20 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Safety Adviser | $113,595 | 9% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information & Communication Technology | Head of Technology | $223,726 | 22% |
| 2 | Information & Communication Technology | Program Director | $202,292 | 8% |
| 3 | Information & Communication Technology | Application Architect | $186,000 | 14% |
| 4 | Information & Communication Technology | Integration Architect | $184,324 | 19% |
| 5 | Information & Communication Technology | PMO Manager | $183,627 | 9% |
| 6 | Information & Communication Technology | Director | $182,761 | -6% |
| 7 | Information & Communication Technology | Security Architect | $180,659 | 6% |
| 8 | Information & Communication Technology | Head of Information Technology | $180,116 | 0% |
| 9 | Information & Communication Technology | Architect | $177,732 | 7% |
| 10 | Information & Communication Technology | Engineering Manager | $177,283 | 0% |
| 11 | Information & Communication Technology | Enterprise Architect | $176,413 | 7% |
| 12 | Information & Communication Technology | Solutions Architect | $176,395 | 4% |
| 13 | Information & Communication Technology | Release Manager | $176,153 | 16% |
| 14 | Information & Communication Technology | Engineering Lead | $175,226 | 9% |
| 15 | Information & Communication Technology | Data Architect | $174,029 | 2% |
| 16 | Information & Communication Technology | Cloud Architect | $172,229 | 9% |
| 17 | Information & Communication Technology | Programme Manager | $171,200 | 0% |
| 18 | Information & Communication Technology | Technology Manager | $170,529 | 6% |
| 19 | Information & Communication Technology | Practice Leader | $170,067 | 2% |
| 20 | Information & Communication Technology | Change Manager | $169,972 | 6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance & Superannuation | Actuary | $145,936 | -5% |
| 2 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Manager | $118,792 | 13% |
| 3 | Insurance & Superannuation | Team Leader | $114,836 | 9% |
| 4 | Insurance & Superannuation | Actuarial Analyst | $112,444 | 12% |
| 5 | Insurance & Superannuation | Underwriter | $106,448 | 9% |
| 6 | Insurance & Superannuation | Account Manager | $104,894 | 1% |
| 7 | Insurance & Superannuation | Assessor | $97,389 | 9% |
| 8 | Insurance & Superannuation | Adjuster | $96,613 | 6% |
| 9 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Specialist | $91,806 | 16% |
| 10 | Insurance & Superannuation | Account Executive | $91,071 | 8% |
| 11 | Insurance & Superannuation | Investigator | $87,873 | 1% |
| 12 | Insurance & Superannuation | Client Executive | $84,455 | -5% |
| 13 | Insurance & Superannuation | Case Manager | $83,592 | 6% |
| 14 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Adviser | $82,806 | 10% |
| 15 | Insurance & Superannuation | Broker | $82,299 | -7% |
| 16 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Consultant | $79,679 | 10% |
| 17 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Officer | $75,351 | 6% |
| 18 | Insurance & Superannuation | Support Officer | $67,308 | 5% |
| 19 | Insurance & Superannuation | Broker Assistant | $67,032 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal | Counsel | $166,163 | 2% |
| 2 | Legal | Senior Associate | $156,646 | 3% |
| 3 | Legal | Legal Officer | $119,793 | -2% |
| 4 | Legal | Workplace Relations Officer | $118,862 | 13% |
| 5 | Legal | Lawyer | $117,844 | 1% |
| 6 | Legal | Solicitor | $99,629 | 5% |
| 7 | Legal | Support Officer | $95,005 | 14% |
| 8 | Legal | Executive Assistant | $87,427 | 5% |
| 9 | Legal | Secretary | $80,794 | 5% |
| 10 | Legal | Migration Agent | $80,203 | 7% |
| 11 | Legal | Personal Assistant | $77,950 | 7% |
| 12 | Legal | Conveyancer | $77,146 | 4% |
| 13 | Legal | Paralegal | $73,170 | 3% |
| 14 | Legal | Legal Assistant | $73,127 | 5% |
| 15 | Legal | Law Graduate | $69,925 | 6% |
| 16 | Legal | Legal Administrator | $67,453 | 0% |
| 17 | Legal | Law Clerk | $66,492 | 2% |
| 18 | Legal | Administration Officer | $63,492 | 8% |
| 19 | Legal | Receptionist | $54,692 | 6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | General Manager | $193,116 | 12% |
| 2 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Planning Manager | $151,706 | 12% |
| 3 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Superintendent | $146,858 | -2% |
| 4 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Category Manager | $142,995 | 5% |
| 5 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Procurement Manager | $141,556 | 5% |
| 6 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Supply Chain Manager | $141,015 | 10% |
| 7 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Project Manager | $134,897 | 3% |
| 8 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Manufacturing Manager | $134,091 | -1% |
| 9 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Centre Manager | $128,316 | -3% |
| 10 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Maintenance Manager | $126,490 | -1% |
| 11 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Locomotive Driver | $126,356 | 10% |
| 12 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Quality Manager | $126,188 | 1% |
| 13 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Operations Manager | $124,127 | 7% |
| 14 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Business Development Manager | $123,750 | 17% |
| 15 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Partner | $122,503 | 8% |
| 16 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Site Manager | $120,131 | -2% |
| 17 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Compliance Manager | $119,539 | 10% |
| 18 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Transport Manager | $118,932 | 6% |
| 19 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Logistics Manager | $118,436 | 1% |
| 20 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Service Manager | $118,263 | 3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing & Communications | Head of Marketing | $167,163 | 6% |
| 2 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Director | $158,714 | -5% |
| 3 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Manager | $131,092 | 6% |
| 4 | Marketing & Communications | Engagement Manager | $127,205 | 2% |
| 5 | Marketing & Communications | Partner | $123,763 | 12% |
| 6 | Marketing & Communications | Product Manager | $116,715 | -3% |
| 7 | Marketing & Communications | Digital Manager | $116,200 | -1% |
| 8 | Marketing & Communications | Public Relations Manager | $114,146 | 12% |
| 9 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Manager | $113,654 | 0% |
| 10 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Lead | $113,433 | -11% |
| 11 | Marketing & Communications | eCommerce Manager | $112,041 | 1% |
| 12 | Marketing & Communications | Engagement Adviser | $111,037 | 2% |
| 13 | Marketing & Communications | Consultant | $110,092 | 4% |
| 14 | Marketing & Communications | Content Manager | $108,961 | 1% |
| 15 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Adviser | $108,815 | 4% |
| 16 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Lead | $108,172 | -3% |
| 17 | Marketing & Communications | Brand Manager | $107,465 | 1% |
| 18 | Marketing & Communications | Project Manager | $107,215 | 9% |
| 19 | Marketing & Communications | Performance Manager | $107,046 | -2% |
| 20 | Marketing & Communications | Campaign Manager | $107,035 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Superintendent | $186,460 | 2% |
| 2 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Mining Supervisor | $182,522 | 9% |
| 3 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Principal | $182,479 | 6% |
| 4 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Operations Manager | $179,378 | 6% |
| 5 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Project Manager | $176,632 | 5% |
| 6 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Shift Supervisor | $170,555 | -7% |
| 7 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Planning Engineer | $164,736 | -4% |
| 8 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Mining Engineer | $162,412 | 4% |
| 9 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Project Engineer | $161,878 | 11% |
| 10 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Maintenance Supervisor | $161,288 | 6% |
| 11 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Process Engineer | $158,933 | 6% |
| 12 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Production Supervisor | $157,845 | 0% |
| 13 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Engineer | $157,538 | 8% |
| 14 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Site Manager | $156,371 | -4% |
| 15 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Reliability Engineer | $156,080 | 1% |
| 16 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Production Engineer | $155,042 | 3% |
| 17 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Mechanical Supervisor | $154,864 | 3% |
| 18 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Cost Controller | $154,109 | 15% |
| 19 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Project Supervisor | $153,703 | 9% |
| 20 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Electrical Supervisor | $153,504 | 5% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate & Property | Development Manager | $167,937 | 0% |
| 2 | Real Estate & Property | Project Manager | $138,671 | 7% |
| 3 | Real Estate & Property | Asset Manager | $131,783 | 9% |
| 4 | Real Estate & Property | Centre Manager | $125,819 | -2% |
| 5 | Real Estate & Property | Leasing Executive | $114,820 | 10% |
| 6 | Real Estate & Property | Operations Manager | $114,598 | 4% |
| 7 | Real Estate & Property | Leasing Manager | $113,215 | 2% |
| 8 | Real Estate & Property | Facilities Manager | $109,320 | 6% |
| 9 | Real Estate & Property | Portfolio Manager | $104,211 | 26% |
| 10 | Real Estate & Property | Assistant Development Manager | $102,488 | 5% |
| 11 | Real Estate & Property | Property Consultant | $100,333 | 15% |
| 12 | Real Estate & Property | Valuer | $99,198 | 10% |
| 13 | Real Estate & Property | Sales Consultant | $90,290 | 11% |
| 14 | Real Estate & Property | Real Estate Agent | $90,008 | 0% |
| 15 | Real Estate & Property | Owners Corporation Manager | $89,303 | 5% |
| 16 | Real Estate & Property | Strata Manager | $88,966 | 11% |
| 17 | Real Estate & Property | Business Development Manager | $87,793 | 1% |
| 18 | Real Estate & Property | Lease Administrator | $86,764 | 5% |
| 19 | Real Estate & Property | Sales Executive | $86,507 | 1% |
| 20 | Real Estate & Property | Corporate Manager | $84,635 | 11% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail & Consumer Products | Category Manager | $113,876 | -1% |
| 2 | Retail & Consumer Products | Regional Manager | $106,507 | 1% |
| 3 | Retail & Consumer Products | Planner | $103,129 | 6% |
| 4 | Retail & Consumer Products | Operations Manager | $100,237 | 9% |
| 5 | Retail & Consumer Products | Buyer | $98,040 | 9% |
| 6 | Retail & Consumer Products | Support Manager | $93,288 | 7% |
| 7 | Retail & Consumer Products | Area Manager | $92,370 | 3% |
| 8 | Retail & Consumer Products | Business Manager | $88,028 | 2% |
| 9 | Retail & Consumer Products | Duty Manager | $83,096 | 35% |
| 10 | Retail & Consumer Products | Branch Manager | $81,488 | 2% |
| 11 | Retail & Consumer Products | Sales Manager | $81,319 | 9% |
| 12 | Retail & Consumer Products | Bakery Manager | $75,864 | 10% |
| 13 | Retail & Consumer Products | Delicatessen Manager | $74,746 | 11% |
| 14 | Retail & Consumer Products | Customer Service Manager | $74,609 | 11% |
| 15 | Retail & Consumer Products | Produce Manager | $73,845 | 7% |
| 16 | Retail & Consumer Products | Showroom Manager | $73,507 | -2% |
| 17 | Retail & Consumer Products | Service Manager | $72,891 | 9% |
| 18 | Retail & Consumer Products | Customer Experience Manager | $71,793 | 14% |
| 19 | Retail & Consumer Products | Cluster Manager | $71,500 | 9% |
| 20 | Retail & Consumer Products | Store Manager | $71,271 | 15% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales | Head of Sales | $175,000 | 8% |
| 2 | Sales | Sales Director | $165,537 | 3% |
| 3 | Sales | General Manager | $163,682 | -3% |
| 4 | Sales | Account Director | $154,250 | 14% |
| 5 | Sales | Sales Manager | $112,845 | 3% |
| 6 | Sales | Sales and Marketing Manager | $111,769 | 4% |
| 7 | Sales | Business Manager | $110,591 | -1% |
| 8 | Sales | Business Development Manager | $108,127 | 1% |
| 9 | Sales | Business Development and Account Manager | $108,028 | 13% |
| 10 | Sales | Sales and Business Development Manager | $107,094 | 4% |
| 11 | Sales | Partnerships Manager | $103,987 | -7% |
| 12 | Sales | Account Executive | $103,190 | 1% |
| 13 | Sales | Relationship Manager | $103,002 | 3% |
| 14 | Sales | Branch Manager | $102,608 | 16% |
| 15 | Sales | Success Manager | $101,397 | 0% |
| 16 | Sales | Sales Engineer | $99,317 | -1% |
| 17 | Sales | Account Manager | $98,701 | 4% |
| 18 | Sales | Area Manager | $95,717 | 10% |
| 19 | Sales | Service Manager | $95,177 | 2% |
| 20 | Sales | Sales Professional | $92,699 | -1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science & Technology | Environmental Consultant | $110,612 | 3% |
| 2 | Science & Technology | Scientist | $106,103 | 6% |
| 3 | Science & Technology | Ecologist | $105,262 | 9% |
| 4 | Science & Technology | Laboratory Manager | $104,971 | 1% |
| 5 | Science & Technology | Technologist | $87,375 | -1% |
| 6 | Science & Technology | Technical Officer | $84,833 | 13% |
| 7 | Science & Technology | Chemist | $80,885 | 5% |
| 8 | Science & Technology | Research Assistant | $76,232 | 4% |
| 9 | Science & Technology | Laboratory Technician | $65,808 | 7% |
| 10 | Science & Technology | Laboratory Assistant | $59,204 | 0% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport & Recreation | Trainer | $97,851 | 16% |
| 2 | Sport & Recreation | Manager | $85,567 | -4% |
| 3 | Sport & Recreation | Operations Manager | $81,026 | -1% |
| 4 | Sport & Recreation | Centre Manager | $78,559 | -2% |
| 5 | Sport & Recreation | Instructor | $74,784 | 3% |
| 6 | Sport & Recreation | Coordinator | $73,586 | 4% |
| 7 | Sport & Recreation | Coach | $70,307 | 5% |
| 8 | Sport & Recreation | Studio Manager | $68,965 | 1% |
| 9 | Sport & Recreation | Club Manager | $68,051 | 4% |
| 10 | Sport & Recreation | Gym Manager | $67,866 | 8% |
| 11 | Sport & Recreation | Duty Manager | $67,223 | 3% |
| 12 | Sport & Recreation | Teacher | $64,321 | 12% |
| 13 | Sport & Recreation | Lifeguard | $59,926 | -5% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | AVERAGE SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trades & Services | Electrical Supervisor | $135,344 | 9% |
| 2 | Trades & Services | Electrical and Instrumentation Technician | $126,495 | -1% |
| 3 | Trades & Services | Project Manager | $115,251 | 2% |
| 4 | Trades & Services | Operations Manager | $114,564 | 9% |
| 5 | Trades & Services | Teacher | $113,568 | 5% |
| 6 | Trades & Services | Rope Access Technician | $109,006 | 4% |
| 7 | Trades & Services | Linesperson | $104,690 | 8% |
| 8 | Trades & Services | Service Manager | $104,005 | 7% |
| 9 | Trades & Services | Branch Manager | $103,648 | 9% |
| 10 | Trades & Services | Site Manager | $102,744 | 14% |
| 11 | Trades & Services | Communications Technician | $102,441 | 15% |
| 12 | Trades & Services | Workshop Supervisor | $102,235 | 4% |
| 13 | Trades & Services | Assessor | $102,006 | 4% |
| 14 | Trades & Services | Diesel Mechanic Fitter | $101,420 | 18% |
| 15 | Trades & Services | Pipefitter | $101,296 | 2% |
| 16 | Trades & Services | Service Supervisor | $99,861 | 7% |
| 17 | Trades & Services | Commissioning Technician | $99,775 | -10% |
| 18 | Trades & Services | Polywelder | $99,608 | 6% |
| 19 | Trades & Services | Electrical Technician | $98,850 | 13% |
| 20 | Trades & Services | Workshop Manager | $98,679 | 0% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
*A minimum threshold of job ads per quarter on SEEK is required for a role to appear in this table
