Michael Dickson salary: what state and industry benchmarks tell us
No public record of a Michael Dickson salary exists. We explain how state and industry differences affect pay using the Salary Index, with examples from ABS and Fair Work data.
No specific salary for Michael Dickson is publicly available. Depending on industry and state, a full-time adult could earn anywhere from about $52,000 (national minimum wage) to over $167,000 (mining in WA) based on the Salary Index benchmarks.
What does 'Michael Dickson salary' mean?
The phrase 'Michael Dickson salary' is a search for the pay of a specific person. In Australia, individual salaries are rarely public unless the person holds a high-profile public role. No official record of a Michael Dickson salary exists in the databases of the Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission, Australian Bureau of Statistics, or state industrial relations bodies. That does not mean the question is unanswerable — it means we need to use the tools available to understand how pay works in Australia, especially through the lens of state and industry differences.
Using the Salary Index to understand possible pay
The Salary Index sets 100 as the national benchmark: full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $2,083.70 per week, annualised to $108,352 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). Every state and industry has its own index number. For example:
- Mining index 154.7 → typical annual earnings ~$167,600
- Retail trade index 75.9 → ~$82,200
- Accommodation and food services index 72.5 → ~$78,600
- Professional, scientific and technical index 114.7 → ~$124,300
- Health care and social assistance index 97.8 → ~$106,000
State indices also vary: Western Australia sits at 106.9 ($115,825 annualised), while Tasmania is 88.6 ($96,008). The Australian Capital Territory is highest at 109.9 ($119,090).
If Michael Dickson works in a particular industry and state, these benchmarks give a reasonable starting point. For instance, a full-time professional in Sydney (NSW index 101.2) earning in the professional services industry (index 114.7) would have a combined benchmark around $124,000. But these are averages — actual pay depends on role, experience, and employer.
Award coverage and minimum rates
Most Australian employees are covered by a modern award. The Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database shows minimum rates for thousands of classifications. From 1 July 2026, award minima rose by 4.75%. The national minimum wage itself is $26.44 per hour for adults, $33.05 for casuals (including the 25% loading). For a 38-hour week, that’s $1,004.90 per week, annualised $52,255 — an index of just 48.2.
If Michael Dickson is a junior employee, rates are lower: for example, a 16-year-old gets $12.51 per hour under the national minimum wage order. Awards can set different junior rates.
Superannuation and tax considerations
From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12% on top of gross pay, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. So if Michael Dickson earns $100,000, the employer must pay an additional $12,000 into super. This is not included in the Salary Index figures, which are gross ordinary-time earnings.
Tax for 2026–27 (resident, excluding Medicare) is: nil up to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above. Add the 2% Medicare levy. Take-home pay for a $108,352 earner would be roughly $79,500 after tax and Medicare (assuming no HELP or other deductions).
Why state and industry matter
Australia’s labour market is not uniform. The industries page shows that mining pays more than double retail on average. State differences reflect local economies: WA’s resource sector drives its high index, while Tasmania’s lower index reflects a different industry mix. If Michael Dickson works in a high-paying industry in a high-paying state, his salary could be well above the national average. Conversely, a retail job in Tasmania would be below average.
The bottom line
Without a specific job title, employer, or industry, we cannot give a Michael Dickson salary. But the tools exist to estimate. Use the pay guides and the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay Calculator for award rates. For a broad benchmark, multiply the national line ($108,352) by the relevant state and industry indices. That gives a range — from around $52,000 at minimum wage to over $167,000 in top-paying sectors.
If you are Michael Dickson and want to know where you sit, compare your gross annual salary to the national line. A salary of $80,000 gives an index of 73.8; $120,000 gives 110.8. That tells you how you compare to the average full-time adult.
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Questions people ask
Why is there no public salary for Michael Dickson?
Most Australian employees do not have their salary published. Public salary records typically exist only for senior public servants, politicians, or executives of listed companies. Michael Dickson is not a name that appears in any official salary database from the Fair Work Ombudsman, Fair Work Commission, or Australian Bureau of Statistics. Without a specific job title or employer, it is impossible to determine a precise figure.
How can I estimate a salary for someone named Michael Dickson?
Start by identifying the industry and state. Use the Salary Index benchmarks: for example, if Michael Dickson works in health care in Victoria (index 97.8 for health care, 98 for VIC), the typical full-time adult ordinary-time earnings would be around $106,000 per year. If in mining in Western Australia (index 154.7 for mining, 106.9 for WA), it could exceed $167,000. These are benchmarks, not actual salaries. Also check the relevant modern award minimum rates via the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Does the national minimum wage apply to Michael Dickson?
The national minimum wage ($26.44 per hour from 1 July 2026) applies to employees not covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement. If Michael Dickson is award-free and over 21, that is the legal minimum. However, most employees are covered by an award or agreement that pays more. The Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay Calculator can determine the correct minimum rate for a specific job.