What is the median salary for Teacher in Cairns?

The median salary for Teacher in Cairns is AUD 89,300 - AUD 128,725 per year.

How does the Teacher salary in Cairns compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Teacher in Australia is AUD 80,001 - AUD 94,967, while in Cairns it is AUD 91,043 - AUD 121,012.

Teacher Salary in Australia

Teacher Salary in Cairns

Based on 108 job listings - Cairns, Australia 2026

Average salary

$91,043 - $121,012

Median salary

$89,300 - $128,725

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$74K

25th percentile$80K

Median$89K

75th percentile$102K

90th percentile$111K

50% of professionals earn between $80,229 - $101,610 AUD

The median salary is $89,300

Compare with national average

Cairns

Average salary

91,043 - 121,012

Median salary

89,300 - 128,725

108 job openings

Australia

Average salary

80,001 - 94,967

Median salary

80,001 - 94,967

41,400 job openings

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The average salary for a Teacher in Cairns, Australia is AUD 91,043 - AUD 121,012 per year in 2026, based on 108 job listings.

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