What is the median salary for Defence in Canberra?

The median salary for Defence in Canberra is AUD 129,000 - AUD 155,403 per year.

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

The national average salary for Defence in Australia is AUD 11,250 - AUD 12,500, while in Canberra it is AUD 133,598 - AUD 157,419.

Defence salary in Australia

Defence salary in Canberra

Based on 1,832 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026

Average salary

$133,598 - $157,419

Median salary

$129,000 - $155,403

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$107K

25th percentile$128K

Median$129K

75th percentile$136K

90th percentile$172K

50% of professionals earn between $127,947 - $136,160 AUD

The median salary is $129,000

Compare with national average

Canberra

Average salary

133,598 - 157,419

Median salary

129,000 - 155,403

1,832 job openings

Australia

Average salary

11,250 - 12,500

Median salary

11,250 - 12,500

14,931 job openings

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The average salary for a Defence in Canberra, Australia is AUD 133,598 - AUD 157,419 per year in 2026, based on 1,832 job listings.

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