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Salary Guide

Caregiver Salary in Australia

Based on 21,453 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,558 - $80,000
Median salary
$70,558 - $80,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$71K
75th percentile$80K
90th percentile$92K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $80,000 AUD

The median salary is $70,558

Top cities

Melbourne663 job openings
Brisbane542 job openings
Sydney527 job openings
Adelaide336 job openings
Perth258 job openings
Newcastle165 job openings
Bendigo102 job openings
Gold Coast100 job openings
Toowoomba72 job openings
Dubbo63 job openings
Cairns60 job openings
Mackay57 job openings
Bunbury56 job openings
Port Macquarie50 job openings
Rockhampton50 job openings
Canberra47 job openings
Coffs Harbour46 job openings
Geelong42 job openings
Hervey42 job openings
Tamworth41 job openings

Caregiver

21,453 job openings

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The average salary for a Caregiver in Australia is AUD 70,558 - AUD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 75,279 per year, based on 21,453 active job listings.

The cities with the most Caregiver job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth. Melbourne leads with 663 job openings.

Explore 21,453 Caregiver job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.