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Pay guides
- —Surgeon Salary Australia: State and Industry Differences
Explore surgeon salary Australia with state and industry differences. Median weekly earnings $3,905, index 187.4. Compare across states and health care.
- —AI engineer salary: awards versus the national minimum wage
How an AI engineer salary compares to award minimums and the national line. No specific figure exists, but the Professional Employees Award likely applies.
- 467Average AFL player salary: where it sits on the Australian salary index
The average AFL player salary in 2025 is $505,961. See how this compares to the national line of $108,352 and what it means for the salary index.
- 116Vet salary Australia: award rates, median pay, super and tax in 2026
What does a vet earn in Australia? Compare award minimums, median full-time pay, super and tax. See where vet salaries sit on the national index.
- 81Interior design salary: what the ads don't tell you about pay
Compare interior design salary offers using the Salary Index. Median full-time earnings $1,692/week (index 81), award coverage varies, and most designers are award-free.
- —How NSW Health salary packaging affects your take-home pay compared to the national average
NSW Health salary packaging can boost your take-home pay by reducing tax. See how it compares to the national salary index and what it means for your pocket.
- 105.8Forensic psychologist salary: awards versus the national minimum wage
Understand the forensic psychologist salary in Australia, how it compares to the national minimum wage, and where it sits on the Salary Index. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia,
- —How Does Salary Packaging Work? Your Pay on the Australian Salary Index
Learn how does salary packaging work and how it affects your position on the Australian salary index. Understand the impact on take-home pay and tax.
- 25Commercial Pilot Salary: Award Rates and What They Mean for Your Pay
Understand commercial pilot salary under the Air Pilots Award 2020. Compare hourly rates for captains and first officers, and see where pay sits on the national index.
- 76.6Average NBA salary: how it compares to Australian earnings
Wondering about the average NBA salary? Australian official sources don't track it, but we explain how to compare any US basketball figure to the national salary index.
- —How Australian average salaries compare by state and industry – and what 'average salary UK' means for Australian workers
See how Australian average salaries vary by state and industry, with a salary index benchmark. Understand the 'average salary UK' search in an Australian context.
- 48.2New minimum wage 2026: how awards compare to the national floor
The new minimum wage 2026 is $26.44 an hour, index 48.2. See how modern awards set higher rates and what this means for your pay.
- 54Real estate salary: where it sits on the Australian salary index
Real estate salary in Australia: award rates from $26.59/hr, median full-time $1,504/week. Compare to national line index 100. Fair Work Ombudsman and Jobs and Skills Australia dat
- —Cristiano Ronaldo salary: how his pay compares to the Australian earnings index
Cristiano Ronaldo earns AU$294.8 million a year. See how that stacks up against Australia's full-time adult ordinary-time earnings index, plus tax and super considerations.
- —Ivan Cleary salary: what the public record shows and how it compares to the national line
Ivan Cleary's salary is not publicly disclosed, but we explain how to benchmark a top NRL coach against the Australian salary index.
- —Childcare worker salary: state and industry differences explained
What does a childcare worker earn in Australia? Award rates, state distribution, and how the salary index compares across industries and regions.
- 100What is salary? Awards, the national minimum wage and where your pay sits on the index
Understand what salary means in Australia, how it relates to awards and the national minimum wage, and where your pay sits on the Salary Index.
- 99.2APS6 salary: where it sits on the Australian salary index
APS6 salary ranges from $105,260 to $127,521 under the 2026 Enterprise Agreement. The average base salary of $107,500 (2025) places it near the national index of 100.
- —What Is a Financial Controller Salary in Australia? Gross Pay, Super, and Tax
Understand where a financial controller salary sits against the national line, including gross pay, super guarantee, and tax implications. Based on Fair Work data.
- 69.2What is a criminologist salary in Australia? A guide to pay and comparisons
Find out what a criminologist salary looks like in Australia. We compare job ads, awards, and the national salary index to help you evaluate offers.
- —Firefighter salary QLD: how it compares to the national line
Wondering about firefighter salary QLD? We explain how Queensland firefighter pay sits against the national earnings index and what affects it.
- 48.2Minimum wage nz: How Australia's award and national minimum wage compare
Understand Australia's minimum wage nz search: learn the difference between award rates and the national minimum wage, with current figures and salary index context.
- 97.8Perfusionist salary: where it sits on the Australian salary index
Find out what a perfusionist salary looks like in Australia, how it compares to the national line, and where the occupation fits on the salary index.
- 140.5What is an astronaut salary in Australia?
Find out what an astronaut salary looks like in Australia, how it compares to the national earnings index, and what tax and super would apply.