Jordan Mailata salary: not found in Australian public pay data

Searching for Jordan Mailata's salary in Australian public data

If you typed "jordan mailata salary" into a search engine hoping to find a figure from the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Australian Bureau of Statistics, you won't find one. Jordan Mailata is an Australian‑born professional American football player in the National Football League (NFL). He is not employed under an Australian modern award, enterprise agreement, or the national minimum wage. His pay is set by NFL contracts, which are not recorded in any Australian public pay database.

This page explains what the search turned up, why the answer is missing, and how the Salary Index can still help you compare any job offer against Australian benchmarks.

What the web search found

The search returned pages from the Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database and the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guides. These are the official sources for minimum wages, allowances, and penalty rates under Australian awards. They cover industries such as health, education, mining, retail, and hospitality. They do not cover professional sports leagues outside Australia. The 2026 data from the Fair Work Commission includes changes from the Annual Wage Review and gender‑based undervaluation reviews, but none of that applies to an NFL player.

The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (P.A.C.T) also returned no results for Jordan Mailata. That tool is designed for employees covered by Australian workplace laws. If you are reading a job ad for a role in Australia, P.A.C.T is an excellent way to check the minimum award rate. But for an NFL salary, you need to look at US sources.

What the on‑site reference tells us about Australian pay

Even though we cannot give you Jordan Mailata's exact salary, the on‑site reference provides a clear picture of Australian earnings. The national line (index 100) is set at full‑time adult ordinary‑time earnings of $2,083.70 per week, annualised to $108,352. That is the average across all industries and states. Men average $2,181 per week (index 104.7), women $1,934.50 (index 92.8). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, annualised $52,255, giving an index of 48.2.

Award minima rose by 4.75% from 1 July 2026. For example, the entry‑level award floor is $25.74 per hour. Casual loading adds 25%, taking the rate to $33.05 per hour. Junior rates are set as percentages of the adult minimum wage, ranging from $9.73 per hour for under‑16s to $25.83 for 20‑year‑olds.

State benchmarks vary: Western Australia leads at index 106.9 ($115,825 annualised), while Tasmania is lowest at 88.6 ($96,008). Among industries, Mining tops the list at index 154.7, followed by Professional, scientific and technical services at 114.7. Retail trade sits at 75.9, and Accommodation and food services at 72.5.

These figures are gross ordinary‑time benchmarks. They do not include overtime, bonuses, or superannuation. The super guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2026, with a maximum contribution base of $270,830. Tax rates for 2026–27 (resident, excluding Medicare) start at nil up to $18,200, then 15% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above. Medicare levy adds 2%.

How the index works when comparing offers

The Salary Index converts a yearly gross salary into a number relative to the national line. If a job pays $150,000, the index is 150,000 ÷ 108,352 × 100 ≈ 138.5. That is above the national average and above most industries except Mining. If a job pays $80,000, the index is about 73.8, below the national line and closer to Retail trade.

For Jordan Mailata, even a conservative NFL salary of US$1 million (roughly A$1.55 million at current exchange rates) would give an index around 1,430. That is far beyond any Australian benchmark. But because we do not have a confirmed figure from a reliable Australian source, we cannot state an exact index. The pay guides on this site are for Australian awards only.

Reading a job ad and comparing offers

The writing angle for this post is reading a job ad and comparing offers. If you are an Australian worker looking at a local job, you can use the industries page to see typical index values for your field. For example, a health care and social assistance role has an index of 97.8, close to the national line. An education and training role sits at 105.5. If you are considering a move to the US or a role in professional sports, you will need to consult US sources and convert currencies.

Jordan Mailata's salary is a curiosity for many Australians because he is a rare success story from the NRL pathway to the NFL. But his pay is not a data point in the Australian system. The states page shows how much variation exists within Australia, from the ACT (index 109.9) to Tasmania (88.6). That is a more useful comparison for most job seekers.

What about tax and super?

If you were earning an NFL salary while living in Australia (for example, as a non‑resident or a temporary resident), different tax rules would apply. The on‑site reference gives resident tax rates, but US‑source income may be taxed in the US first under the tax treaty. Superannuation is not mandated for US employers. None of this is relevant to Jordan Mailata, who lives and works in the United States.

Conclusion

A search for "jordan mailata salary" in Australian public pay data returns nothing because his employer and contract are outside the scope of Australian workplace laws. The Salary Index can help you compare any known salary against the national line, but only if you have a verified figure. For Jordan Mailata, you will need to rely on US sports contract databases. For your own Australian job offers, use the tools and benchmarks on this site to make an informed decision.