What is the median salary for Contract in Canberra?

The median salary for Contract in Canberra is AUD 135,500 - AUD 168,000 per year.

How does the Contract salary in Canberra compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Contract in Australia is AUD 12,500 - AUD 15,000, while in Canberra it is AUD 135,500 - AUD 168,000.

Contract salary in Australia

Contract salary in Canberra

Based on 650 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$135,500 - $168,000

Median salary

$135,500 - $168,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$120K

25th percentile$120K

Median$136K

75th percentile$151K

90th percentile$151K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $151,000 AUD

The median salary is $135,500

Compare with national average

Canberra

Average salary

135,500 - 168,000

Median salary

135,500 - 168,000

650 job openings

Australia

Average salary

12,500 - 15,000

Median salary

12,500 - 15,000

36,623 job openings

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Sydney (city)379 job openings

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Melbourne (city)213 job openings

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Geelong106 job openings

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Williamstown96 job openings

Parramatta91 job openings

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The average salary for a Contract in Canberra, Australia is AUD 135,500 - AUD 168,000 per year in 2026, based on 650 job listings.

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