Salary of Care Worker in Australia 2026

How much does a Care Worker earn?

$13,393 / Annual
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $18,550 Average salary: $13,393 Maximum: $28,960

Minimum
$18,550 Average salary
$13,393 Maximum
$28,960

$1,116 / Monthly
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $1,546 Average salary: $1,116 Maximum: $2,413

Minimum
$1,546 Average salary
$1,116 Maximum
$2,413

$37 / Daily
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $52 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $80

Minimum
$52 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$80

$7 / Hourly
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $10 Average salary: $7 Maximum: $15

Minimum
$10 Average salary
$7 Maximum
$15

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Care Worker in Australia

Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

Nambucca Heads, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW.ACT Part-time

Uniting Nambucca Heads is seeking PPT Care Workers to join the team Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our...
Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 7 days ago

Shellharbour City Council, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW.ACT Full-time $36 Permanent

No Information Want to love what you do? Join our Aged Care Team and make a difference in the lives of our residents...
Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW.ACT Full-time

• CSE Casual roles available • Great opportunities for qualified carers with medication modules • Waverley...

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Salaries in Australia {year}

All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Care Worker

The average salary for Care Worker is AUD13,393 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 17 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Care Worker in Australia.

The lowest salary of Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD18,550

The highest salary for Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD28,960

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 17 job postings with salary.