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Salary Guide

Caregiver Salary in Australia

Based on 19,055 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$71,588 - $80,001
Median salary
$71,588 - $80,001
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K
25th percentile$19K
Median$72K
75th percentile$80K
90th percentile$92K

50% of professionals earn between $18,550 - $80,001 AUD

The median salary is $71,588

Top cities

Melbourne532 job openings
Sydney517 job openings
Brisbane474 job openings
Perth259 job openings
Adelaide249 job openings
Newcastle155 job openings
Gold Coast87 job openings
Dubbo81 job openings
Toowoomba72 job openings
Rockhampton66 job openings
Bendigo59 job openings
Cairns59 job openings
Bunbury58 job openings
Townsville58 job openings
Mackay46 job openings
Blacktown44 job openings
Gold Coast City43 job openings
Geelong42 job openings
Bundaberg40 job openings

Caregiver

19,055 job openings

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The average salary for a Caregiver in Australia is AUD 71,588 - AUD 80,001 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 75,795 per year, based on 19,055 active job listings.

The cities with the most Caregiver job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 532 job openings.

Explore 19,055 Caregiver job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.