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- —Firefighter salary in Australia: where it sits on the national pay index
See how firefighter salary compares to the national line using the Salary Index. Award rates, median earnings, and state differences explained.
- —Police officer salary in Australia: what to expect when reading a job ad
Understand police officer salary in Australia using the Salary Index. Compare base pay, allowances, and super against the national line of 100.
- —Firefighter Salary NSW: What Firefighters Earn in New South Wales
Firefighter salary NSW explained using the Salary Index. See how NSW firefighter pay compares to the national line and other states, with award and super details.
- —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.
- —SES Band 1 salary: what it is and how it compares to awards and the national minimum wage
Understand the SES Band 1 salary, how it relates to awards and the national minimum wage, and where it sits on the Salary Index. Current figures are uncertain.
- 85.1APS 5 salary: How it compares to the national average and what it means for your pay
Find out the average APS 5 salary in Australia, how it compares to the national earnings line, and what state and industry differences mean for your take-home pay.
- 90APS 6 salary: where it sits on the Australian salary index
APS 6 salary ranges from $98,000 to $127,500. See how it compares to the national line of $108,352 and what it means for your take-home pay.
- —NSW Police Salary: What to Expect When Comparing Job Offers
Understand the NSW police salary for probationary constables and senior constables, how it compares to the national line, and what to look for in a job ad.
- 56Victoria Police Salary: What Officers Earn in 2026
See how the victoria police salary compares to the national line. Recruit pay, constable rates, and senior ranks indexed against full-time adult ordinary-time earnings.
- —Defence salary sacrifice explained: how it compares to awards and the national minimum wage
Learn how defence salary sacrifice works in Australia, how it relates to award rates and the national minimum wage, and what it means for your pay index.
- —Police salary in Australia: gross pay, super, and tax compared to the national line
Understand police salary in Australia: median weekly earnings, superannuation, tax, and how it compares to the national salary index.
- —Nurses Salary Australia: Gross Pay, Super, and Tax Explained
Understand nurses salary Australia including median earnings, award minimums, superannuation, and tax. See how pay compares to the national index.
- 70Firefighter salary Melbourne: award rates, actual pay and how they compare
See what firefighters earn in Melbourne under the Fire Fighting Industry Award and at Fire Rescue Victoria, plus how the salary index stacks up.
- —Salary for Nurses in Australia: Award Rates vs National Minimum Wage
Compare the salary for nurses in Australia under the Nurses Award 2020 with the national minimum wage and the Salary Index. See award minimums and median earnings.
- 122.9Police officer salary Victoria: gross pay, super, and tax explained
What does a police officer earn in Victoria? Starting salaries, progression to First Constable, superannuation, and how pay compares to the national index.
- —What General Living Expenses Salary Packaging Means for Your Pay
Understand how general living expenses salary packaging works in Australia, how it affects your take-home pay, and how to compare job offers that include this benefit.
- 109.4Firefighter Salary Australia: What Job Ads Really Mean
Firefighter salary Australia explained: award rates, median earnings, and how to compare job offers using the Salary Index. Includes Fair Work Ombudsman award rates and ABS data.
- —Firefighter salary WA: what you can expect to earn
Firefighter salary WA: compare offers using the Salary Index. WA's state index is 106.9, above the national line. Award rates and experience affect pay.
- —Police Salary Victoria: What to Expect from a Job Advertisement
Understand police salary Victoria figures from recruit to first constable, how they compare to the national average, and what allowances and penalties mean for your take-home pay.
- —Vic police salary: how it compares to awards and the national minimum wage
See where a vic police salary sits on the Salary Index, from recruit to first constable, and how it compares to award rates and the national minimum wage.
- 100How salary packaging living expenses changes your offer comparison
Learn how salary packaging living expenses affects take-home pay and the salary index when comparing job offers in Australia.
- —How salary sacrifice travel expenses affect your take-home pay when comparing job offers
Understand how salary sacrifice travel expenses work in Australia and how to compare job offers that include this benefit against the national earnings index.
- 105.2Nurses Salary in Australia: What a Job Ad Really Tells You
Understand the nurses salary in Australia using the Salary Index. Compare award rates, median earnings, and what a job offer means for your take-home pay.
- —Salary Sacrifice Living Expenses: How It Affects Your Position on the Salary Index
Learn how salary sacrifice living expenses reduces your cash earnings and changes your salary index. Understand the impact on tax, super, and your pay benchmark.
- 48.2Minimum wage increases 2026: where the new rate sits on the Australian salary index
The national minimum wage from July 2026 is $26.44 per hour. On the salary index, that annualised $52,255 gives an index of 48.2 – well below the national line of 100.
- 158.9SES Band 2 salary: what it is and how it compares to the national line
SES Band 2 is a senior executive level in the Australian Public Service. Exact salary not publicly listed, but EL2 rates give a lower bound. Compare to national average earnings an