Is Your Salary Good for Australia?
Find out how your salary compares to other Australians, adjusted for your city's cost of living.
$100,000 in Sydney is a good salary
How You Compare
* Your salary adjusted to Sydney cost of living for fair comparison. Source: ABS 2024.
Your Take-Home Pay
What Makes a "Good" Salary?
Whether a salary is "good" depends on many factors beyond the raw number:
Location
$100k in Hobart goes much further than in Sydney due to housing costs.
Career Stage
$80k is excellent for a graduate but below average for a senior professional.
Household
A single income supporting a family has different needs than a DINK household.
Australian Salary Benchmarks 2024
- Median salary: $65,000 - Half of workers earn less than this
- Average salary: $98,000 - Pulled up by high earners
- Top 25%: $120,000+ - Upper quartile of earners
- Top 10%: $180,000+ - High income threshold
- Top 1%: $300,000+ - Elite earners
Note: These figures are for full-time workers. Part-time and casual workers typically earn less on an annualized basis.
This tool provides estimates only based on ABS data and is for informational purposes only. Individual circumstances may vary. Consult a financial professional for personal advice.
Last updated: February 2026