What is the average salary in Education in Australia?

The average salary in Education in Australia ranges from AUD 98,345 to AUD 111,042 per year, based on 85,706 job listings.

Which Education roles pay the most in Australia?

The highest paying Education role in Australia is Quality Inspector, with an average salary of AUD 195,114 - AUD 218,910 per year.

Which companies hire the most in Education in Australia?

Top companies hiring in Education in Australia include Adelaide University, QUT (Queensland University of Technology), Department for Education, Children and Young People, Griffith University, Western Sydney University.

Salary Guide

Salaries in Education in Australia 2026

Explore salary ranges across Education roles in Australia. Data based on 85,706 active job listings.

Top professions in Education

Teacher

548 job openings

Salary range

100,000 - 132,218AUD/year

University Professor

483 job openings

Salary range

129,442 - 164,992AUD/year

School Principal

132 job openings

Salary range

150,388 - 157,164AUD/year

Registered Nurse

81 job openings

Salary range

47,274 - 54,180AUD/year

Operations Manager

39 job openings

Salary range

107,012 - 126,433AUD/year

Academic Researcher

28 job openings

Salary range

106,207 - 115,571AUD/year

Librarian

15 job openings

Salary range

99,214 - 109,550AUD/year

Delivery Driver

13 job openings

Salary range

57,692 - 64,132AUD/year

Shift Supervisor

12 job openings

Salary range

91,393 - 99,285AUD/year

Architect

11 job openings

Salary range

12,083 - 12,083AUD/year

Project Manager

10 job openings

Salary range

92,743 - 98,936AUD/year

Quality Inspector

8 job openings

Salary range

195,114 - 218,910AUD/year

Quality Manager

8 job openings

Salary range

146,066 - 161,038AUD/year

Receptionist

8 job openings

Salary range

89,526 - 127,391AUD/year

Administrative Assistant

7 job openings

Salary range

76,318 - 83,972AUD/year

Data Scientist

7 job openings

Salary range

128,284 - 141,600AUD/year

Physical Therapist

7 job openings

Salary range

94,424 - 112,275AUD/year

QA Engineer

7 job openings

Salary range

131,108 - 147,858AUD/year

Technical Lead

7 job openings

Salary range

96,280 - 110,387AUD/year

Marketing Manager

6 job openings

Salary range

113,333 - 123,333AUD/year

Occupational Therapist

6 job openings

Salary range

151,603 - 154,258AUD/year

Caregiver

5 job openings

Salary range

78,529 - 86,059AUD/year

Executive Assistant

5 job openings

Salary range

120,000 - 150,000AUD/year

General Manager

5 job openings

Salary range

105,216 - 115,287AUD/year

Project Coordinator

4 job openings

Salary range

100,448 - 109,236AUD/year

Recruitment Specialist

4 job openings

Salary range

13,333 - 13,333AUD/year

Compliance Manager

3 job openings

Salary range

100,657 - 105,915AUD/year

Office Manager

3 job openings

Salary range

93,353 - 99,323AUD/year

Partnerships Manager

3 job openings

Salary range

10,921 - 14,614AUD/year

Pharmacist

3 job openings

Salary range

117,100 - 138,515AUD/year

Service Manager

3 job openings

Salary range

93,633 - 94,467AUD/year

Top companies hiring

Adelaide University62 job openings

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)51 job openings

Department for Education, Children and Young People44 job openings

Griffith University31 job openings

Western Sydney University30 job openings

CQUniversity27 job openings

Catholic Education22 job openings

Flinders University22 job openings

Top cities

Melbourne4,230 job openings

Sydney3,986 job openings

Brisbane3,699 job openings

Williamstown1,851 job openings

Perth1,601 job openings

Adelaide1,492 job openings

Gold Coast1,351 job openings

Newcastle1,248 job openings

Townsville1,169 job openings

Canberra936 job openings

Ipswich729 job openings

Hobart723 job openings

Wollongong646 job openings

Bendigo623 job openings

Sunshine Coast614 job openings

Cairns,qld608 job openings

Toowoomba582 job openings

Blacktown570 job openings

Ballarat567 job openings

Darwin556 job openings

Bunbury546 job openings

Penrith529 job openings

Rockhampton529 job openings

Tamworth529 job openings

Bankstown506 job openings

Mackay496 job openings

Campbelltown482 job openings

Dandenong464 job openings

Maroochydore461 job openings

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This page shows salary data for Education in Australia for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Education may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.